If you are an experienced HR professional who wants your work to have real social impact, this role at the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) in Paris is a great opportunity. As an HR Business Partner, you will help attract, develop, and support the workforce behind the Bank's unique social mandate, working across recruitment, performance, career development, and HR systems.

About the Organisation

Established in 1956, the CEB is a multilateral development bank with a unique social mandate from its 43 member states. Through financing and technical assistance, the Bank supports projects that improve access to education, healthcare, and affordable housing, and responds to the needs of vulnerable communities across Europe. As a triple-A rated multilateral bank, it funds itself on the international capital markets and approves projects according to strict social, environmental, and governance criteria.

The Human Resources Division attracts, develops, and retains the right people to deliver the Bank's mission. Within the Talent Management Unit, you will join a collaborative HR team working across recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and employee experience.

Your Role

Reporting to the Head of the Talent Management Unit, you will act as a practical HR partner to managers and employees, helping ensure people practices are consistent, effective, and aligned with the Bank's priorities. This broad HRBP role covers the whole employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

๐Ÿค Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers in your assigned HR population, supporting them with HR queries

๐Ÿ“‹ Coordinate recruitments from needs assessment to onboarding, including sourcing, interviews, panel coordination, and reference checks

๐Ÿ“Š Monitor process consistency and data quality in HR systems, and act as a functional administrator for talent management and learning systems (SAP SuccessFactors), proposing improvements and liaising with providers

๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Manage job changes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliant, up-to-date HR data and contract management

๐Ÿ“ˆ Support the performance management cycle, assisting teams and managers and following up on results and rewards

๐Ÿ’ฌ Facilitate discussions on career progression and internal mobility, and contribute to training initiatives and workshops

๐Ÿ“ Serve as secretary of HR-related committees and conduct HR projects and larger initiatives

What You'll Bring

๐ŸŽ“ A university degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Administration, or equivalent; HR business partnering certification is an asset

๐Ÿ’ผ At least two to four years of relevant HR experience, ideally in an international organisation, international financial institution, or private bank, with solid HR generalist knowledge

๐Ÿ” Experience in talent acquisition and recruitment, strong organisational and project coordination skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a structured environment

๐Ÿ’ป Hands-on experience with HR digital tools (HRIS, LMS, online recruitment platforms); familiarity with SAP-based HR systems is a strong asset

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ An excellent command of English or French, with a commitment to develop a good working knowledge of the other

Employment Conditions

๐Ÿ“„ An initial 4-year fixed-term contract (including a one-year probationary period), renewable up to six years and convertible to an indefinite-term contract

๐Ÿท๏ธ Grade B5-B6; a monthly salary from โ‚ฌ5,890.95 to โ‚ฌ6,846.51 depending on experience, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt from French income tax

๐ŸŒ Nationality: open only to citizens of CEB Member States, which include Tรผrkiye, alongside 42 other European states

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter, in English or French, via the CEB's online application system. The selection process includes several online steps, such as digitally recorded interviews, technical assignments, and panel interviews. Please indicate where you saw the vacancy advertised.

Deadline

22 July 2026 (midnight, Paris time)

Links

๐Ÿ”— Vacancy and how to apply: https://jobs.coebank.org/job/Paris-HR-Business-Partner/1359111955/