People & Culture Manager
London Hybrid (4 days in the office, moving to 3)
Some travel to Paris
I am partnering with a global luxury art gallery with an international footprint, this is a brilliant opportunity for a people-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoys being close to the detail.
Key requirements (essential):
Fluent in French
Strong working knowledge of French employment law
Hands-on experience of French payroll
The role
As People & Culture Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting employees across the full lifecycle from hire to retire, acting as a trusted first point of contact while continually improving people processes and systems.
You will work closely with stakeholders across multiple locations, with regular collaboration and occasional travel to Paris, ensuring compliance, consistency and a positive employee experience.
This is a highly operational, people-centric role with real scope to influence culture, process improvement and engagement.
Key responsibilities
Employee lifecycle & people operations
Manage and support employees across onboarding, probation, performance cycles, promotions and exits
Act as first point of contact for employee queries relating to policies, payroll, benefits and HR processes
Build trusted relationships across the business, offering guidance and support when needed
Support recruitment administration including interview scheduling, offers and onboarding
Lead new starter orientation and manage HR system set-up and documentation
Payroll, systems & compliance
Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems and personnel files
Coordinate all payroll inputs (including starters, leavers and changes) with external payroll providers
Prepare and validate payroll runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Support benefits administration, pension and insurance processes
Ensure compliance with UK and French employment legislation, including audits and documentation
To be successful in this position I am looking for:
4-5 years' experience in a HR Coordinator, HR Manager or People Operations role
Confident managing French payroll and employment law in a multi-country environment
Exceptionally organised, detail-driven and discreet
Strong communicator with a warm, approachable style
Proactive problem-solver who enjoys improving processes and employee experience
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