join the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company

Are you our new colleague? We’re looking for a 

HR Specialist / Generalist (French Speaking)

Location: Budapest, 13th District (Randstad GCC - Global Capability Center)

Hybrid: 1 office day per week

how you will contribute

• You’ll be the engine of our HR operations for the French market. By managing everything from onboarding to contract drafting with total precision, you ensure our people are supported and our processes stay compliant with French labor law.

your typical day includes

• You might start by auditing Workday data, move on to drafting a complex contract amendment, and finish by coordinating work-study campaigns or resolving a payroll query. You'll be the go-to person for employees navigating their administrative journey.

your responsibilities include

• Onboarding & Compliance: Handling DPAE filings, work authorizations for non-EU staff, and ensuring all new hire files are audit-ready.
• Contract Management: Drafting employment contracts and amendments (NAO, retirement, transfers) in line with legal and group standards.
• HRIS Administration: Managing the full employee lifecycle in Workday—from hiring and job changes to absences and final settlements (STC).
• Employee Support: Managing benefits (meal vouchers, transport), salary advances, and medical visit scheduling.
• Early Careers: Driving the admin side of work-study programs, including Cerfa forms, OPCO/AKTO follow-ups, and school invoicing.

your background

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in a similar HR Generalist or Administrative role.
• Legal Savvy: Strong knowledge of French Labor and Social Law.
• Tech Skills: Proficiency in Workday and ServiceNow is a major plus.
• Languages: Professional fluency in both French and English.
• Work Rights: You must already possess the legal right to work in Hungary.
• Operational Excellence: You know how to implement and follow strict HR procedures.
• Digital Fluency: You’re comfortable navigating complex HRIS environments like Workday.
• Legal Drafting: You can translate legal requirements into clear contractual documents.

key relationships

• You’ll work closely with new hires, HR Business Partners, and Managers, while acting as a bridge to our Payroll department and external French administrations.

your competencies

• High Rigor: You have a "zero-error" mindset when it comes to legal documents.
• Customer Focus: You treat every employee request with care and urgency.
• Organization: You can juggle high-volume tasks without losing your focus.

together we grow. 

When you join Randstad, you join…

• A specialized team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
• An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
• A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
• A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.

our purpose

Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that by knowing our clients and talent better than anyone else, we can make connections that change lives and transform businesses. We don’t just place people in jobs; we help create futures full of possibility — for our clients, talent, and communities. 

our culture

Our culture is powered by ambition and collaboration, where everyone is driven to push boundaries and achieve success. At Randstad, we don’t settle for “good enough” — we’re committed to walking the extra mile, always striving for perfection while trusting each other to deliver results. You’ll be working in an environment that fosters both individual achievement and team success.

We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.

leadership expectations

At Randstad, leadership is our shared language. Whether you are leading a team or driving your own career, you contribute to our goal of being the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. We lead across four core pillars:

1. we set direction: it is about anticipating and making decisions that will position randstad for long term success. 
2. we achieve: it is about delivering on our goals and operational excellence.
3. we care: it is about the way we collaborate and work together, creating a sustainable and healthy culture.
4. lead by example: it is about modelling the behaviors and standards we expect from others, demonstrating courage and accountability in every action.

a place for you to grow

We provide a fast-paced growth environment where your ability to adapt and contribute fuels the success of both your team and clients. We appreciate your talents and support your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and career guidance.

meaningful, competitive, and equitable rewards for your performance.

Our employment conditions reflect this; 

• competitive salary 
• option to take part in Randstad's success through our employee Share Purchase Plan
• growth and development opportunities in a fast changing global environment 
• an environment that promotes work life balance: flexibility with intentionality. 

If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our recruitment business partner: (Judit Róth) judit.roth@randstad.com

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website: www.randstad.com