HR Business Partner Shipping Hold Co Orient-Express Silenseas

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ABOUT ORIENT EXPRESS

Artisan of Travel since 1883 Orient Express is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by past, present and future generations. Representing the pinnacle of ultra-luxury hospitality within Accor Group, this brand is currently going through exciting phases of rebirth and expansion. 

Orient Express embodies the refined nomadic spirit of travel, inviting each traveler to a place where the journey is the destination. Bringing awe-inspiring travel experiences to a new generation of adventurers, its exceptional portfolio includes The Orient Express, with its original carriages reimagined as the new embassy of French luxury; Orient Express La Dolce Vita, a train embodying the 'Made in Italy' way; Orient Express Silenseas - the world’s largest sailing ship; and hotels coming to Rome and Venice. 

Progressively shaping the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express is focusing on employee journey and growth.

The HR Business Partner will be responsible and accountable for shaping and developing the Talent & Culture strategy. The HR Business Partner will have a key role in building the Social Relations strategy and agreements Within Shipping Hold CO and its 2 other entities MarineCO and TourCO.

Orient express Silenseas are currently seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead the HR department. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing all aspects of Human Resources.

Join our growing and dynamic environment, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Human Resources across Silenseas brand, focusing on strategic initiatives in Human Resources Strategy, Social Relations, and Talent Experience.

Main missions

1. T&C STRATEGY / HR

· Develop and implement Talent & Culture / HR policies and procedures aligned with ACCOR and LVMH code of conducts, strategy and overarching objectives.

· Develop and manage core HR functions to provide comprehensive support to Shipping Hold Co employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

· Provide counsel, guidance, and day-to-day support to managers on coaching, career development, performance management, and disciplinary and grievance actions.

· Maintain and update HR data and documentation.

2. SOCIAL RELATIONS

· Contribute to the establishment of Shipping Hold Co’s legal entity, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

· Lead the development of social relations strategies and agreements within Shipping Hold Co, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

3. TALENT EXPERIENCE

· Oversee all aspects of talent acquisition, talent management, retention, and development, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.

4. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

. Administrative management of employment contracts (drafting, monitoring renewals, amendments).

. Monitoring individual employee files (absences, leave, sick leave, maternity leave, etc.).

. Updating legal registers (personnel register, entry/exit registers).

. Management of recruitment and departure formalities (DPAE, final settlement, work certificates).

. Implementation of internal procedures relating to personnel management (mobility, promotions, disciplinary sanctions).

5. MANAGEMENT OF VARIABLE PAY ELEMENTS

. Collection and verification of variable data (overtime, bonuses, absences, leave, etc.) to integrate it into the payroll software.

. Coordination with managers to ensure the accuracy of the elements transmitted.

. Monitoring regulatory changes (contributions, social security charges) to ensure that payroll processes are compliant.

. Analysis of payroll discrepancies and correction of any anomalies.

. Managing relations with external partners (URSSAF, pension funds, mutual insurance companies, occupational medicine, etc.).

6. OTHER MISSIONS

· Represent Orient Express Silenseas in external forums and industry events to promote the brand's employer brand.

. Represent Orient Express Silenseas for HR matters in franchisors and shareholders events.

What you have for us – Main qualifications

· Ability to build and implement strategies as well as to manage projects in a complex environment.

· Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs.

· Strong understanding of social relations practices and regulations, with experience in negotiating and managing labor agreements.

· Human oriented.

· Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Good written communication skills.

· Proactive and decisive.

· Strong ability to work independently.

· Effective leader with ability to inspire and communicate at all levels.

· Experience leading on a variety of legal matters around human resources and social relations topics, ideally with experience in handling social relations and legal agreements.

· Confident and calm under pressure, adaptive, with a positive can-do attitude.

· Fluent in English and French.

Experience

· Human Resources degree / Legal qualifications and previous experience

· HR/Social Relations roles.

· Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience with at least 10 years in a leadership role in a growing environment.

· Strong experience working in international environments, preferably the hospitality, cruise or luxury industry

Reporting to CFO 

Location Issy Les Moulineaux/Paris - France

What we have for you

· The ability to shape and create the Talent & Culture strategy in a growing environment.

· Participate in the creation of a strong company culture and build a wonderful team.

A real Work life balance

Work from Everywhere: Personal access provided to over 500 coworking spaces, many of which are within our hotels.

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