THE COMPANIES
AEG Presents is one of the world’s leading companies in live entertainment, promoting memorable sell-out French tours for the world’s biggest artists including international artists like Ed Sheeran, Iron Maiden, Céline Dion, Nick Cave, Taylor Swift, Greenday, BlackPink, Tyler the Creator or Sum41, as well as French artists (Polo&Pan…).
We also promote festivals and outdoor events including Rock en Seine, and own venues including Accor Arena, Bataclan and Adidas Arena.
AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.
We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment. Together we keep the world cheering.
THE ROLE
As the HR Manager for AEG Presents France and AXS France, you’ll work closely with the GM of AXS Presents France and the wider AEG Europe HR team, as well as the local AXS France team and the AXS Global HR team, to deliver a ‘best in class’ employee experience. You will be responsible for building the HR organization for France. You’ll support our Heads of Departments and business leaders to deliver this experience and get the most out of their teams, ensuring that we lead and manage with an inclusive management style, living our values and helping to shape our culture.
YOU
You will have a strong passion for creating a culture in line with our AEG & AXS values. You’ll have experience of working with multiple teams in different locations and a strong understanding of French employment law. You will be comfortable building a department from the ground up. You may have worked in a bigger team and are looking for your next challenge to step up and build a department within a growing division of a global organisation. You’ll be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within global, Europe, and operational business teams. You’ll be highly organised and personable and have proven ability to establish good professional relationships with colleagues at all levels. You will have a successful track record of growing people, and the ability to influence and drive change.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To provide generalist HR support to AEG & AXS and support business leaders in delivering the HR & People Strategy in line with Global and European initiatives.
- To partner with and support heads of departments and business leaders, overseeing all employee relations matters and processes with their teams, providing relevant advice, coaching, and training to people managers.
- Talent acquisition. Work closely with hiring managers to support key recruitment activity.
- Monthly Payroll. Management of the PEE / PERECO plans.
- To support scoping and delivery of HR projects and initiatives within France. This currently includes a focus on employee wellbeing, retention and development and fostering an inclusive culture.
- Creating programs that enhance our culture and are in line with our AEG & AXS values that result in attracting and retaining top talent.
MAIN ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as role model and champion of our Companies values, integrating them into local processes, driving culture award engagement and recognition.
- Work closely with AXS Global and AEG Europe HR Teams on key projects and initiatives to deliver the HR & People strategy.
- Oversee all basic employee relations matters, specifically but not limited to disciplinary and grievance, absence and performance management.
- Take an active involvement with our Global Employee Engagement Surveys, building and managing action plans with relevant stakeholders, tracking performance and leading business wide communications.
- Drive employee engagement and inspire a high-performance work culture.
- Advising and coaching line managers on policy and procedure in line with employment law and Company policy; partnering with Heads of Department to ensure people and processes are being proactively managed.
- Support and promote staff development and training, working closely with AEG & AXS Global HR teams on key learning and development initiatives and implement within the French office.
- Keeping abreast of legal updates and changes in legislation; communicating as necessary to the business, responsible for updating and promoting relevant HR policies in line.
- Support the processing of AXS and AEG payroll.
- Manage the full employee life cycle from hiring, onboarding and exiting.
- Champion and guide DE&I activity, working closely with AEG and AXS global teams to deliver initiatives and drive continuous learning and development.
- Work with AEG Presents CSE (‘Comité social et économique’) to deliver HR initiatives
- Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance and always work towards the global company goals and objectives set out by AXS and AEG.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Role specific Skills and Experience
- Substantial experience working in an HR capacity, with strong working knowledge of the employee lifecycle e.g. recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, payroll and leaver processes.
- Recognised, relevant HR qualification.
- Knowledge of French Employment Law
- A self-starter with the ability to manage a varied and changeable workload.
- Possesses gravitas and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships at all seniority levels.
- Excellent all-round knowledge of IT, including all Microsoft Office Applications.
- Bilingual in French and English
Communication
- Ability to influence in an effective and positive manner.
- Is authentic in all their interactions; provides positive and constructive feedback.
Organisational
- Develops plans in accordance with key stakeholders to ensure the achievement of their goals.
- Is fair and holds themselves accountable
Critical thinking
- Demonstrates ability to solve more complex problems with confidence and often under pressure.
- Discovers practical solutions to challenges that arise.
Collaboration
- Leads their team by building a culture of collaboration.
- Promotes fairness and diversity
Agility
- Is a role model for inspiring people through times of change.
- Demonstrates significant self-awareness and self-management.
Curiosity
- Removes barriers to curiosity by being open and listening to understand
- Proactively engages in continuous learning and encourages others to do so also.
Desirable
- Experience of setting up an HR department in a startup environment or in a small organisation is a plus.
- Technology or entertainment industry experience is a plus.
