Position Title: Social & Labour Relations Lead 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: VilleneuvedAscq 2020 

Requisition ID: 36803 

Your role

We’re looking for a Social & Labour Relations Lead to shape and manage our labour relations strategy across the EMENA region, while holding operational responsibility for labour and social matters at our French manufacturing sites. Based in France, you’ll support local HR teams, partner with employee representatives, and advise leadership across multiple countries.

Operational lead for social relations at French sites

Strategic responsibility across EMENA countries

Partner to HR, legal and leadership on labour topics

Key voice in collective negotiations and policy implementation

What you’ll do

Lead labour relations for plants in France (Matougues, Harnes, Béthune)

Develop and implement the EMENA labour relations strategy

Manage dialogue with works councils and unions regionally

Coordinate European Works Council processes and meetings

Support collective bargaining, restructuring communications and change initiatives

Monitor legal developments and advise on risk and compliance

Coach HR and leaders on social dialogue and conflict resolution

Ensure consistent and inclusive policy implementation across EMENA

What you bring

Degree in HR, Law, Business or related field

Strong experience in labour relations in France and ideally across EMENA

In-depth knowledge of French and European labour law

Proven success in negotiations and union relations

Fluent in English and French; additional EMENA language(s) a plus

Excellent communication, diplomacy and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work across cultures and adapt to complex environments

Willingness to travel across the region

Why McCain

Purpose-led global company focused on people, performance and sustainability

Inclusive and collaborative culture where every voice matters

High-impact role with local and international exposure

Opportunity to shape the future of social dialogue across EMENA

Apply now
If you’re ready to take the lead in social and labour relations at both operational and strategic level, we’d love to hear from you.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family: Human Resources      
Division: Continental Europe 
Department: ​Human Resources CEU ​
Location(s): FR - France : Artois : Bethune || FR - France : Marne : Matougues || FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'Ascq || FR - France : Pas-de-Calais : Harnes 

Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS