Human Resources Recruitment
Agency in France

Our HR recruitment agency supports companies in recruiting Human Resources professionals, from HR Business Partners to HR Directors. Depending on the challenges and level of seniority required, we provide permanent recruitment (open-ended and fixed-term contracts), temporary staffing, freelance placement, interim management and headhunting services.

Recruit a talent

Seize an opportunity

In France, the HR function has established itself as a strategic partner to management. Talent acquisition and retention, digital transformation, employee relations and regulatory compliance now require increasingly specialised and sought-after professionals. Organisational performance depends precisely on securing talent for these hard-to-fill HR roles.

Morgan Philips supports French companies in recruiting HR talent, from specialist individual contributors to Human Resources Directors. Our consultants are all HR specialists, combining functional expertise with an in-depth understanding of the French employment market to identify professionals who can make a real difference.

Our HR recruitment expertise

As Human Resources specialists, our teams understand the skills and challenges specific to every HR role, as well as trends in the French market. Our Human Resources recruitment expertise is built on:

Dual local and international expertise – in-depth knowledge of the French HR market supported by a global sourcing network.
Innovative sourcing – direct search techniques to reach scarce HR professionals and passive talent.
Cultural and strategic alignment – candidates selected for their fit with your organisation and business objectives.
Comprehensive coverage of the function – from HR generalists to specialist leadership roles in HRIS, payroll, Compensation & Benefits, development and talent management.
Transformation professionals – HR leaders capable of driving digital change, engagement and skills development.

OUR HR HEADHUNTERS

Headhunters specialising in Human Resources recruitment

Our headhunters specialising in Human Resources cover the entire function: HRIS, recruitment, HR development and skills management, employer branding and graduate relations, Compensation & Benefits, payroll, learning and talent management. They support major corporations, small and medium-sized businesses and start-ups alike in recruiting HR professionals.

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Our HR recruitment expertise by sector

Our HR headhunters work closely with the realities of each sector, tailoring their approach to the operational and regulatory constraints of your market. We recruit HR talent across the following sectors:

Industry (pharmaceutical, automotive, agri-food, et
IT & Digital (Scale-up, ESN, digital agencies, etc.)
Energy & Environment
Banks and financial services
Construction & Building
Real Estate

Luxury
Consulting, accounting, and legal firms
Tourism & Leisure
Business Services
Start-ups
Distribution, Retail & FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)

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The HR roles we recruit for

The HR positions filled by our recruitment agency in France

Vice President of Human Resources
Human Resources Director (HRD)
HR Transformation Director
Director of Social Relations
HR Development Director
Human Resources Manager

HRIS Manager
HR Business Partner
HR Project Manager
HR Specialist
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Talent Acquisition Manager

Recruitment Manager
Recruitment Specialist
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Payroll and Personnel Administration Manager
Payroll Officer
HR Assistant

HR salaries in France: explore our remuneration survey
A comprehensive study of salaries in HR professions

Are you wondering whether your remuneration, or that of your future employees, is aligned with the market? Based on our recruitment assignments and discussions with hundreds of professionals, our HR salary survey provides practical insight into Human Resources salaries, role-specific trends and the most sought-after profiles.
It offers you a concrete overview of the HR job market, salary levels, industry trends and the most sought-after profiles in the sector.

Download our study of salaries and HR roles

7 reasons to trust our Human Resources recruitment agency

01.

Expertise grounded in the realities of the HR function

Recruitment, HRIS, learning, employee relations and Compensation & Benefits: each HR discipline has its own challenges, tools and business-critical roles. Our consultants adapt to your specific environment from their very first discussion with your teams.

02.

Direct access to the most sought-after HR professionals

HR Directors, HR Business Partners and HRIS Managers are sought after by organisations across the market and are rarely available through open channels. Our direct search approach enables us to identify them, including when they are not actively looking for a new role.

03.

A talent pool trained to meet the demands of the functionbase

Our candidate database covers the entire HR value chain: recruitment, HR development, payroll, employee relations and employer branding. This breadth enables us to quickly introduce professionals already trained in the sector's regulatory and people-related challenges.

04.

Consultants who speak your teams' language

Distinguishing an HR Business Partner from a Talent Acquisition Manager, a Compensation & Benefits Manager from a Payroll Manager, or an Employee Relations Director from an HR Transformation Director: this precision prevents hiring mistakes and reassures candidates accustomed to dealing with people who understand their profession.

05.

An ongoing relationship with talent across the sector

Quality of working life, psychosocial risk prevention and the digital transformation of HR practices: we monitor these topics closely and speak regularly with industry experts, even when they are not actively looking for a new role.

06.

An accurate view of pressures in your market

Major corporations, SMEs and start-ups: remuneration levels and candidate expectations vary significantly depending on the size of the organisation and the maturity of its HR function. Our network enables us to advise clients on their employer positioning.

07.

Job adverts that appeal to discerning professionals

For roles where purpose and company culture matter as much as the position itself, the way the opportunity is presented makes all the difference. We use a range of job advert formats, including video, to showcase your positioning and inspire expert candidates to join you.

Let's discuss your HR recruitment needs

Do you have an HR role to fill in France? Let's discuss your challenges. Our headhunters specialising in Human Resources offer an advisory consultation to define your requirements and determine the best HR recruitment strategy.

Candidates: are you looking for a new opportunity in Human Resources?

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Over 3500 recruitments worldwide each year.

In France, our recruitment consultant teams operate in over 30 sectors:

FAQ: Specialist Human Resources Recruitment Agency in France

Which agency should you choose to recruit Human Resources managers and executives?

As talent acquisition and retention challenges become increasingly complex, specialist support is essential. Morgan Philips is a Human Resources recruitment agency in France. Using our direct search and headhunting methodology, our consultants—who come from HR backgrounds themselves—identify and select professionals ranging from junior and experienced managers to strategic leaders, including HR Directors and HR Managers, throughout France.

Which HR roles and specialist areas do you recruit for?

Our specialist teams recruit across the entire HR ecosystem, covering both generalist roles and highly specialised areas. We support organisations in recruiting HRIS specialists, Talent Acquisition Managers, Compensation & Benefits Managers, Payroll and HR Administration Managers, Employee Relations Managers and HR Business Partners for permanent, fixed-term and temporary contracts.

How does Morgan Philips incorporate CSR and quality-of-working-life priorities into its HR recruitment?

More than half of HR decision-makers place quality of working life at the heart of their priorities. Mindful of this expectation and of corporate social responsibility requirements, Morgan Philips is committed to identifying HR professionals with strong experience in leading projects related to inclusion, disability, psychosocial risk prevention and accessibility. We assess candidates' ability to restore a sense of purpose to employees' work.

How can you quickly find an interim HR Director to manage a restructuring or crisis?

During a transformation, merger or management crisis, time is critical. Morgan Philips Interim Management draws on a global network of independent experts to connect you within days with an interim Human Resources Director or freelance HR Transformation Director. Able to make an immediate impact, these managers safeguard employee relations and lead change with neutrality and effectiveness.

Do you provide analyses of remuneration and salary trends within the HR function?

Yes. Competitive salary structures are a major factor in attracting the best talent in the market. Morgan Philips regularly updates a comprehensive salary survey dedicated to Human Resources roles, based on hundreds of interviews and actual recruitment assignments. In addition, our online salary calculator allows companies and candidates to instantly assess the remuneration level of an HR position in France according to its geographic location.

In which sectors do your HR consultants primarily operate?

As HR is a cross-functional discipline, our recruiters support organisations of every size—from start-ups and SMEs to major international groups—across more than 30 economic sectors in France. We have recognised expertise in placing HR talent within Industry, including pharmaceuticals, food production and automotive; IT & Digital, including scale-ups and IT services companies; Luxury; Distribution and Retail; as well as banks, insurance companies and consulting firms.

Our brands supporting your HR recruitment

Executive
headhunting

HR Director, HR Transformation Director, Employee Relations Director: these positions shape your organisation's people strategy and employee relations climate. Our Executive Search team directly identifies and approaches leaders capable of steering these priorities, often outside traditional recruitment channels. Engage us for your senior leadership and executive committee appointments.

Interim Management

A sudden HR Director absence, oversight of sensitive employee negotiations or the urgent replacement of an HR Manager: these situations require operational leadership from day one. Our interim managers step in without a learning curve to secure a matter or support a transformation within demanding timeframes.

Specialist recruitment

HR Business Partners, recruitment officers, payroll administrators and HRIS Managers: our consultants cover the function's core permanent recruitment needs, from junior to experienced roles. This brand supports your long-term hires, where the position is permanent and requires full integration into your teams.

Temporary
Staffing

Additional payroll support during a peak in activity, HR administrative staff for temporary cover or recruitment officers for a high-volume campaign: our specialist temporary staffing service enables you to strengthen your teams quickly with professionals already trained in the function's requirements.

Freelance
placement

For a one-off HRIS redesign, a social audit assignment or additional employer-branding support, engaging an independent expert provides greater responsiveness without a long-term commitment. This brand is designed for targeted support needs on a clearly defined, time-limited assignment.

Sourcing &
Outsourced Recruitment (RPO)

Building an HR function after a fundraising round, scaling up a recruitment team or managing high-volume needs linked to a reorganisation: when multiple requirements arise in parallel, partially or fully outsourcing the process absorbs the workload without placing demands on your internal HR teams.