HR Generalist
Sol de Janeiro
| Company | Sol de Janeiro |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Paris |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Our Story
Launched in 2015, S ol de J aneiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. S ol de J aneiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.
Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME1 00’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace . These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace. What You’ll Do
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on HR Generalist – EMEA to join our International People Experience team.
Reporting to the Director, HRBP – EMEA & UK, you will play a key role in supporting HR operations and our employees and business leaders across the EMEA region, while acting as the primary HR Operations contact for our French legal entity.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly and where no two days are the same!
We are looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building processes from scratch, and is eager to grow into a broader HR Business Partner role over time.
What You’ll Be Working On
Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations
Manage the full employee lifecycle in France and across EMEA: onboarding, contract administration, changes, leaves, offboarding
Draft and manage employment contracts, amendments, and HR documentation in compliance with local labor laws
Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee data in the HRIS (status, reporting lines, documentation…)
Coordinate payroll inputs and act as the day-to-day HR contact for payroll provider
Manage employee benefits administration for the French population
The role may also support employee lifecycle and HR operations activities for the UK population, subject to workload and regional priorities
Employee Relations & Compliance
Act as a key contact for employees on HR-related topics, ensuring a supportive and confidential approach
Support employee relations cases (absences, performance, disciplinary processes, grievances) in close partnership with the Director HRBP
Works Council (France) – Setup & Ongoing Support
Support the setup and implementation of the Works Council (CSE) in France in close partnership with the Director HRBP
Assist with the preparation and coordination of works council elections, timelines, and required documentation
Support the Director HRBP in managing relationships with employee representatives
Prepare operational materials for works council meetings
Recruitment
Support recruitment activities across EMEA in coordination with the Talent Acquisition Team, the Director HRBP and Hiring Managers
Ensure recruitment and onboarding processes are consistently applied and compliant with local regulations
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support
Support compensation and benefits administration across the region
Prepare salary and benefits documentation and ensure accurate implementation
Liaise with external benefits providers and payroll partners as needed
HR Processes, Projects & Continuous Improvement
Implement and maintain HR processes and policies across EMEA
Support HR projects – global and international (HRIS optimization, process standardization, policy rollouts)
Support audits, data cleaning, and complian