Senior Employment Relations Business Partner

Role overview

Algolia is seeking a Senior Employment Relations Business Partner to lead and shape employment relations across our European operations from Paris, France. You will partner with HR, Legal, and business leaders to manage complex employee relations matters, develop and translate policies, and foster a positive workplace culture aligned with local regulations and Algolia's global standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers and leadership on employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance-related decisions.
• Lead complex ER cases, manage risk, and ensure compliance with French labor law and EU employment regulations.
• Develop, update, and communicate ER policies and guidelines; collaborate with Legal and HRBPs on policy interpretations and rollout.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and cross-functional teams to support organizational change initiatives and workforce planning.
• Manage relations with works councils or unions where applicable, and foster constructive stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor ER metrics, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to inform people strategy.
• Coach and train managers on best practices in employee relations, investigations, investigations defensibility, and manager enablement.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in employee relations, HR, or labor law with a track record of handling complex ER cases.
• Strong knowledge of French employment law and EU regulations; able to navigate regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and investigative skills; ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders; comfortable in a fast-growing, global company.
• Fluency in English; French language proficiency is highly desirable.

About Algolia

Algolia is a global search and discovery platform that helps businesses deliver fast, scalable search experiences. We are committed to building an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.