Head of Talent & Culture France

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BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

Integral management and leadership of human resources and culture initiatives to support BBVA France’s strategic priorities.

This role is responsible for people management, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and internal communication. Acting as a strategic HR partner to the business and global HR teams, the role ensures that HR practices and cultural initiatives foster engagement, compliance, and a performance-
driven environment aligned with BBVA

Essential Talent & Culture Leadership role for shaping and sustaining a high-performing, inclusive and development-focused culture that enables business growth. Through effective people management, and culture initiatives, Talent & Culture France contributes directly to BBVA France’s business priorities and enhances the integration of local HR practices with the global Talent & Culture agenda. The role strengthens organizational agility, employee engagement, and the ability to attract, develop and retain top talent.

About the job:

Key Responsibilities

• People Administration & Employee Lifecycle Management: manage the full employee lifecycle, including HR administration, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance with local and global standards.

• Talent Development & Organizational Design: lead talent development programs, learning initiatives, succession planning and organizational design to build capabilities and performance.

• Compensation & Reward: design, implement, and monitor competitive compensation frameworks and reward programs to retain and motivate talent.

• Employee Relations & Labor Engagement: serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations, working closely with institutional counterparts, employee representatives and legal advisors to promote fair practices and resolve issues.

• Culture & Internal Communication: champion BBVA’s values and culture by leading internal communication campaigns, engagement initiatives, cultural programs, and employee feedback mechanisms. 

• Employer Branding: collaborate with global HR, communications, and employer branding teams to strengthen BBVA’s position as an employer of choice and attract key talent. 

• HR Governance & Policy Implementation: develop, implement and standardize HR policies, procedures and best practices that support people management and organizational priorities.

• HR Reporting & Metrics: provide HR insights, reporting and analytics to support strategic decision-making and inform leadership on workforce trends and performance. 

Job requirements

• +15 years of experience in corporate environments (connected to banking)

• Experience in human resources, people management, organizational & cultural transformation and process improvement.

•  Experience in HR administration, compensation & benefits, employee relations and legal compliance. 

• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach and results-oriented mindset.

• Demonstrated ability to produce strategic deliverables and executive-level materials with high attention to detail. 

• Leadership experience managing and developing teams, driving cultural change, and leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience working with global HR teams, employer branding and internal communication strategies.

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