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Lenovo is a global technology powerhouse, delivering Smarter Technology for All through a full-stack portfolio of devices, infrastructure, software, and services. As one of the world's most innovative technology companies, we are shaping the future of AI, hybrid work, intelligent infrastructure, and digital transformation for customers around the globe.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced HR Leader for France to serve as a trusted business partner to the country leadership team and help shape the future of our organization. This is a highly visible role requiring the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, influence at all levels of the organization, and drive both performance and transformation in a complex and fast-moving environment.
You will lead a small, high-impact HR team (2 HR professionals and 1 apprentice) while partnering closely with business leaders to strengthen organizational capability, develop talent, and enable business growth. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, the ability to build trusted partnerships and influence outcomes, a passion for developing people and organizations, a growth mindset, curiosity for new technologies and AI-enabled ways of working and deep expertise in the French employment landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the France leadership team on talent, organizational, and people priorities
- Drive organizational transformation, capability building, and change initiatives that enable business performance and growth
- Lead key people processes, including talent, succession, performance, workforce planning, and employee engagement
- Ensure effective HR operations and provide expert guidance on employee relations and French labor law matters
- Lead and develop a high-performing HR team while partnering closely with regional and global HR colleagues
Profile/ Experience:
- Proven experience as a senior HR Business Partner or HR Leader in a complex, international environment
- Strong track record of partnering with senior business leaders and driving organizational change
- Deep expertise in French labor law and employee relations
- Experience in the technology industry preferred (Data Center/ Solutions experience is a plus)
Skills & Capabilities:
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business outcomes
- Ability to combine strategic thinking with pragmatic, hands-on execution
- Broad HR expertise across talent, performance, organization design, employee relations, and workforce planning
- Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
- Curiosity for emerging technologies and an openness to leveraging AI-enabled solutions to improve decision-making, productivity, and employee experiences
- Fluent French and English is necessary
Leadership & Personal Attributes:
- Trusted advisor with the credibility to influence at all levels of the organization
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable navigating complexity and change
- Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions, cultures, and geographies
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and action-oriented approach
- Passion for developing people, building teams, and driving organizational performance
- Growth mindset with curiosity, continuous learning, and a willingness to experiment, innovate, and challenge conventional thinking
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to make a real impact in one of Lenovo's most important markets while helping shape the future of our business and our people.
You will join a company with an ambitious growth agenda, a strong culture of ownership and teamwork, and a unique position at the intersection of technology, AI, and innovation. You'll have the freedom to influence, the opportunity to grow, and the platform to drive meaningful change alongside talented colleagues across France, Europe, and beyond.
If you are energized by building high-performing organizations, partnering closely with business leaders, and helping people and businesses thrive in times of transformation, we'd love to hear from you.
Plus:
- Medical Insurance
- Pension/Retirement Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Children of Lenovo Employees Scholarship Program
- Lenovo and Motorola Product Discounts
- Internal E-learning Development Platform
- Employee Assistance Program (health, legal & financial consultancy)
- 50% Reimbursement of Public Transportation Cost (Paris area - Rueil Malmaison)
We are looking forward to discussing this opportunity with you soon!
