Country HR Business Partner

Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive. To date we have worked with over a million merchant partners worldwide, connecting over 16 million customers with deals across various categories. In a world often dominated by e-commerce giants, we stand out as one of the few platforms uniquely committed to helping local businesses succeed on a performance basis.

Groupon is on a radical journey to transform our business with relentless pursuit of results. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. The impact here can be immediate due to our scale and the speed of our transformation. We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company. We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to take the lead on employee relations and Works Council engagement across France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In this strategic role, you’ll partner closely with business leaders and external stakeholders, manage complex ER cases, and act as the key advisor on Works Council and trade union matters. To succeed, you’ll bring deep expertise in French or German employment law, proven experience working with Works Councils, and the ability to influence and collaborate in a global environment.

What you’ll do

🤝 Works Councils & Employee Representation (60%)

• Build and manage strong relationships with French and German Works Councils
• Lead negotiations, draft agreements, and ensure compliance with local labor law
• Organize and chair Works Council meetings, plan the 2026 elections
• Act as the trusted advisor on unions and employee representation
  
  

🌍 External Partners & Regulatory Liaison (10%)

• Represent Groupon with authorities and third-party agencies (e.g. Arboned in NL)
• Provide documentation for audits and regulatory reviews
• Advise on payroll and statutory benefits (e.g. Complément 1/10e in France)
  
  

⚖️ Employee Relations & Compliance (30%)

• Manage complex ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence)
• Coach and guide managers on people-related matters
  Support restructuring and redundancy processes
• Spot ER trends and turn insights into action for HR and business leaders
• Partner with Legal & Compliance on investigations and policy updates
• Drive ER policies, training, and whistleblower case management
• Contribute to cross-border HR projects and initiatives

We’d love to meet you if you have

• 3+ years in HR Business Partner or Employee Relations roles
• Strong knowledge of French or German labor law
• Hands-on experience with Works Councils and unions
• Background in restructuring/redundancy processes
• Master’s degree in HR, Law, or related field
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and independence
• Experience in a global or matrixed organization is a plus
• Fluent in English & French (German is a strong advantage)

💚 Why Join Groupon

• Work on meaningful projects with global scope and local impact
• Thrive in a culture of autonomy, recognition, and innovation
• Be part of a company that values your development and ideas
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, a collaborative team, and exposure to international stakeholders

 

Groupon is an AI-First Company
We’re committed to building smarter, faster, and more innovative ways of working—and AI plays a key role in how we get there. We encourage candidates to leverage AI tools during the hiring process where it adds value, and we’re always keen to hear how technology improves the way you work. If you’re passionate about AI or curious to explore how it can elevate your role—you’ll be right at home here.

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local e-commerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

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