HR Business Partner

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HR Business Partner – Automotive

Based in France, Novares is a global supplier of plastic solutions that designs and manufactures complex components and systems that serve the future of the automotive industry.

The company creates and produces advanced automotive solutions with technical plastic injection for greener, lighter and connected cars with intelligent and intuitive interfaces for all passengers.
Novares co-develops and provides engineering and manufacturing expertise to virtually every OEM in the world and many Tier 1 companies in the automotive market.

About the Role

We have established a new greenfield operation in the automotive industry and we are looking for a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join our leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building the HR function from the ground up, shaping organizational culture, and supporting the successful launch and growth of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to site management, providing guidance on all people-related matters.
• Support the setup of HR processes and policies for a greenfield manufacturing environment.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding activities to attract and retain top talent.
• Partner with line managers on performance management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with local labor legislation and corporate HR standards.
• Drive initiatives to build a strong company culture, employee engagement, and talent development.
• Support change management during the plant’s ramp-up phase.

Your Profile

• Proven HR generalist/business partner experience, ideally in the automotive or manufacturing sector.
• Experience in greenfield/start-up projects is a strong advantage.
• Solid knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, hands-on, and in a fast-changing environment.
• Fluent in English; local language skills are an advantage.

What We Offer

• A rare opportunity to be part of a unique challenging greenfield project in the automotive industry.
• The chance to shape HR practices and contribute directly to the site’s success.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• International company culture with career development opportunities.