Head of Employee Relations

Vestiaire Collective is the leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion. Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote the circular fashion movement. Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh and Hong Kong and warehouses in Tourcoing (France), Crawley (UK), Hong Kong and New York.

We currently have a diverse global team of 700 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. Our values are Activism, Transparency, Dedication and Greatness and Collective. We are proud to be a BCorp.

Vestiaire Collective is the leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion. Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote the circular fashion movement. Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in London, Berlin, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong and warehouses in Tourcoing (France), Crawley (UK), Hong Kong and New York. 

We currently have a diverse global team of 650 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. Our values are collective, activism, transparency, dedication and greatness. We are proud to be a BCorp.

Vestiaire Collective is looking for a Head of Employee Relations (H/F/D) based in Paris, to join our amazing People team.

About the role 🖥️

• We are seeking a skilled Head of Employee Relations focusing on performance management, employee litigation, unions & CSE relations, and compliance monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess strong employment law knowledge and excellent organisational skills.

What you will do 👜

• CSE & Unions Relations:
• Act as the primary contact for CSE & union representatives, lead CSE meeting on the behalf of Chief People Officer
• Assist in negotiating and drafting collective bargaining agreements.
• Performance Management:
• Develop and implement poor performance management policies.
• Collaborate with HRBP to identify poor performance cases as early as possible to manage them efficiently & successfully.
• Employee Litigation:
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence for employee disputes.
• Draft legal documents, including responses to claims and settlement agreements.
• Assist in preparing for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Compliance Monitoring:
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and regulations.
• Advise HRBP on compliance issues and best practices.

Who you are ⭐

• You have experience in a fast paced environment 
• You have a strong knowledge of French labour laws (knowledge of European labour laws is a nice to have) - Minimum 5 years
• You are a people person able to adapt your style to communicate most effectively with different stakeholders 
• You have a positive attitude with the ability to multitask and prioritise 
• You are a confident team player with the ability to work autonomously
• And as we are a French born international company, you are fluent in both English and French
• You have sound judgement, displaying integrity and a clear understanding of confidentiality

What we offer 🎁

A meaningful job with an impact on the way people consume fashion and promote sustainability

The opportunity to do career-defining work in a fast-growing French-born scale up

The possibility to work as part of a globally diverse team with more than 50 nationalities 

Two days to help Project - reinforcing your activist journey and volunteer for an association

Significant investment in your learning and growth

Competitive compensation and benefits package

As full member of our entrepreneurial project, you will be eligible to free shares

Surveys show that women and members of underrepresented communities only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the required conditions. Does this sound like you? If so, Vestiaire Collective encourages you to reconsider your application. We look forward to receiving your application!

Vestiaire Collective is an equal opportunities employer