Subject: Application: Directeur des ressources humaines, [Company]
Dear [CEO's name],
I am applying for the position of HR director at [Company]. Your plan to integrate the two companies acquired last year means harmonising status, pay and working time across sites. I led a similar integration at [Current company] and would like to bring that experience to your team.
As HR director of [Current company], a [sector] group of [x] employees, I sit on the executive committee and manage a team of [x]. After the merger with [Company acquired], I led the negotiation of a harmonisation agreement with the unions of both entities. It took nine months of discussion, but it was signed by unions representing a majority of the votes and avoided a conflict on the shop floor.
I have also negotiated agreements on remote work and profit-sharing, prepared the mandatory annual negotiations each year and kept a working relationship with the CSE built on regular, honest information. When we reorganised the sales network, the consultation was completed on schedule without litigation.
Beyond labour relations, I have worked on skills planning tied to the business plan and on developing managers, who are the first line of HR in practice. I believe a DRH is useful when operational directors see HR as helping them deliver, not as a constraint.
I would welcome the chance to discuss your integration plan with you.
Yours sincerely,[First name Last name]