Job Description
Posting Start Date:  2/18/26
Offer ID:  1707
Unit:  Jacquet Brossard
Job Title:  Head of Human Resources (f/m)
Job Location:  Paris
Contract type:  Permanent
Job Description: 

Function

 

Reporting directly to the CEO of Jacquet Brossard and as a member of the Executive Committee, you define and drive Jacquet Brossard's Human Resources strategy. You support the company's transformation, promote team engagement, and ensure a working environment that aligns with the values of the Limagrain Group.

Main Goal

 

1. HR Strategy & Governance

  • Define and drive the HR strategy in line with the guidelines of General Management.
  • Translate this strategy into operational roadmaps and measurable objectives.
  • Contribute to strategic thinking and the overall transformation of the company.

 

2. Talent, Skills & Development Management

  • Develop and implement recruitment, mobility, skills development, and talent management policies.
  • Structure and oversee workforce planning, performance, and managerial development processes.
  • Support managers in their HR decisions and in the development of their teams.

 

3. Employee Relations

  • Manage relationships with employee representative bodies and lead mandatory and strategic negotiations.
  • Handle sensitive individual situations (disciplinary, litigation, mediation).
  • Ensure a constructive social climate and contribute to the quality of social dialogue.

 

4. HR Operational Excellence & Compliance

  • Supervise payroll and personnel administration in compliance with regulations.
  • Build, monitor, and optimize the HR budget, including payroll management.
  • Oversee the implementation of HR processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure HR reporting and guarantee legal and internal compliance. 

 

5. Transformation & Change Management

  • Lead or support cross-functional organizational change projects.
  • Develop leadership approaches and promote the evolution of company culture.
  • Support teams in structural, managerial, or social transformations.

What we expect of you

 

• Holder of an advanced degree in Human Resources or equivalent, with at least 10 years of experience in generalist HR roles, including at least 5 years in HR management.
• Recognized expertise in labor relations, employment law, and handling sensitive situations.
• Leadership, emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, familiar with an HRIS, and fluent in English.

 

 

Your benefits and working environment

 

  • A strategic role in an iconic French agri-food company.
  • The opportunity to actively contribute to a large-scale transformation.
  • A culture based on commitment, innovation, and cooperation.
  • A stimulating work environment within the Limagrain Group.

 

If you want to join a dynamic company with strong growth ambitions, join us!

Recruitment process

 

• Pre-selection with the Talent Acquisition team. 
• Interview with the CEO of Jacquet Brossard. 
• Assessment and interview with Talent Management. 
• Final interview with the Group HR Director.

 

The Limagrain Group is an employer that respects diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Information at a Glance

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide.