Overview: A rapidly scaling global technology organisation is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner (French Speaking) to join its EMEA People team.
This is a high-impact, strategic role supporting senior commercial and sales leaders through a period of growth, transformation, and change.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured, start-up environment, bringing strong HR leadership, business partnership, and M&A experience.
This is initially a remote role but will transition to hybrid based in Dublin.
Key Responsibilities Partner with executive and senior leaders to design and deliver people strategies that drive business performance, engagement, and growth.
Lead and support M&A activities, including due diligence, integration planning, cultural alignment, and change management across multiple EMEA markets.
Coach and influence senior leaders within commercial, sales, and customer success teams to build high-performing, values-driven organisations.
Design and implement people initiatives across workforce planning, talent development, organisational design, and employee engagement.
Manage complex employee relations cases and ensure compliance with EMEA employment law and global HR standards.
Drive data-led decision-making, using insights and analytics to shape people strategies and identify opportunities for improvement.
Champion a people-first culture through effective communication, engagement initiatives, and leadership enablement.
Experience & Qualifications Fluent French speaker - essential for liaising with stakeholders across EMEA.
M&A experience is essential, including hands-on involvement in due diligence, integration, and organisational change.
5-8 years' experience in a strategic HR Business Partner or equivalent senior HR role, ideally within the technology or high-growth/start-up sector.
Strong experience supporting sales, revenue, or commercial business units.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and build HR structures in fast-evolving, unstructured environments.
Excellent understanding of EMEA employment law and employee relations best practices.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and coaching capabilities.
Ability to balance strategic partnership with hands-on operational execution.
Skills: Mergers & Acquisition French speaking HRBP Stakeholder management EMEA