HR manager in French

HR manager is not a regulated profession in France, but the role is shaped by French labour law, so employers expect real knowledge of the Code du travail, collective agreements and staff representation rules. The usual route is a master's degree in human resources management (Bac+5), from a university or business school, followed by several years as HR officer or HR generalist. Fluent French is essential for most posts. When searching, use the French titles « responsable des ressources humaines », « RRH », « responsable RH » and, for group roles, « HR business partner » or « DRH » for director positions.