Mauve is hiring – HR Consultant/Specialist

Location

Western Europe.

Role

Freelance Consultant.

Hours of work

Flexible to meet international business hours on a case-by-case basis – remote working.

The opportunity

Mauve Group is seeking an experienced, proactive HR consultant based in Western Europe to join our network of experts.

We are particularly interested in those who have knowledge and experience of HR and employment law in either Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, and/or Spain.

As a freelance self-employed consultant, you’ll bring your expertise in European HR and employment law to support our dynamic organisation and clients across multiple European countries, providing tailored HR solutions on an ad hoc basis.

This is a chance to partner with an industry leader known for its innovative, compliant, and global approach to HR.

If you’re passionate about making an impact in diverse markets and working alongside professionals who share your commitment to excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

About Mauve Group

Mauve Group was established in 1996 with a simple office in Italy. Since then, we have expanded to become a leading, award-winning provider of Employer of Record (EoR) and global employment solutions – powered by our all-in-one workforce management platform.

We operate in over 150 countries across seven regions, providing support to businesses and organisations in 70+ sectors and helping them scale internationally and manage their global workforces.

Our mission is to reduce risk, maximise compliance, and enhance employee satisfaction throughout the global HR process.

The ideal HR partner will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in either law, employment law, Human Resources, or a HR professional qualification in a related field.
• Proven experience in providing expert legal advice on employment law and its practical application in at least one of the Western European states.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a HR environment.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, regulations, and statutes including collective bargaining arrangements.
• Ability to manage client employment law queries on behalf of Mauve.
• Capacity to provide up-to-date employment law insights.
• A strong understanding of the employee lifecycle and HR best practices, including recruitment, people management, performance management, employee transfers, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Skills to develop/amend localised policies and create comprehensive employee country specific handbooks.
• Experience in conducting detailed employment contract reviews.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Skill in building relationships and collaborating with our global teams.
• Membership in a relevant HR professional body (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Fluent written and verbal English.
• Ability to speak either French, Spanish, Italian, and/or Portuguese is a plus.
• References and/or recommendations.

How to apply

Ready to take the next step in your consulting career? Send us your CV and cover letter in English, detailing your experience and current hourly rate in Euros.

Email your application to hrspecialists@mauvegroup.com, with ‘HR Consultant – Europe: Western Europe’ as the subject line.

Closing date for applications:

23 February 2025.

Join us in shaping the future of HR across Europe – apply today!

Data and privacy policy

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In your cover letter, please indicate if would like to be notified about future opportunities if not selected for this role. If you do not specify, we will be required to delete your personal information to comply with European law.

Equality & diversity statement

Mauve Group operates in many different parts of the world - each with its own unique cultural identity - and is committed to achieving a working environment, which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination.

We will endeavour to accept, respect, and celebrate our different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and by leveraging these differences, we encourage innovation and drive business growth.