HR Advisor (CDD 10 months)

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

For over a century, Yara has been dedicated to feeding the world and protecting the planet, with a mission to do so in a responsible and sustainable manner. Yara provides crop nutrition products, solutions, and expertise to 20 million farmers across 160 countries.

Within Yara Europe, HR Regional Operations ensures smooth processes, high-quality data, and efficient services across all HR functions.

The People Services team, part of this unit, is now looking for an HR Advisor to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term contract of at least 10 months, with the possibility of extension. The role will be based in our office in La Défense, France .

We are looking for an independent HR professional with an expertise in managing HR compliance and HR processes, while effectively developing and nurturing good stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR systems, portals and employee data, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Manage employee data changes, mass updates, and HR documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure GDPR-compliant data storage, record management, and e-archiving processes.
• Create, update, translate, and publish HR policies, procedures, knowledge articles, and communications.
• Provide HR operational support to employees and managers, resolving inquiries and delivering excellent service.
• Collaborate with HR, Global Mobility, IT, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless HR services.
• Develop and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare and distribute regular and ad hoc reports, ensuring data accuracy and stakeholder access.
• Support Global Mobility processes and expatriate employees throughout international assignments.
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics, including workforce, DE&I, and operational performance KPIs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across HR operations, reporting, and employee experience.

Profile

• Degree-level education with minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience, depending on seniority
• Proven experience working with French employment law, GDPR/data privacy requirements, HR compliance and employee lifecycle processes
• Proven experience working with HR IT systems, data management, and HR reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify and visualize complex data
• Hands-on experience with HR analytics tools; solid skills in HR reporting and data-driven decision-making
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization and reporting tools is an advantage
• Experience in optimizing and harmonizing HR processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors (HR Service Delivery module is a plus); experience with ServiceNow or SharePoint is an advantage
• Fluent in French and English; additional proficiency in German, Finnish, Italian, Sanish, or Swedish is an advantage
• Location: La Défense, France

We Offer

• An international and collaborative working environment with diverse and interesting challenges
• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 days of remote work per week
• 13 RTT days per year
• 13th-month payment
• Profit-sharing (intéressement)
• Local employee benefits, including CSE benefits, an employee savings plan, and comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Access to a Restaurant Inter-Entreprises (RIE)
• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career within an international organization

Contact details

Giedrė Stankevičiūtė
HR Advisor, People Resourcing
[email protected]

Please send your CV (in English) by clicking the button “Apply now”. No CVs sent via email will be accepted.

Apply no later than

October 5, 2026

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.