French HR Support for International Companies

The Viridian HR team stepped in at a particularly sensitive time for our French subsidiary, with the sudden departure of the France HR Manager and a change of payroll provider. During this transition period, they did their utmost not only to take charge of all the day-to-day HR issues for the teams based in France, but also to liaise with the head office in the UK on various projects, and above all to finalise the implementation of the new payroll provider. When I joined Trainline to take over responsibility for HR in France, I didn’t find the situation chaotic, thanks to the professionalism of the Viridian HR team, and Baptiste in particular. Thanks to him, I was able to take up my new role very smoothly.

Very satisfied with their services, their responsiveness, and their expertise, we asked Baptiste from Viridian HR to continue to look after payroll for the European offices and to help improve processes with our new payroll service provider. We’re delighted to be working so closely with him, and with such confidence.

We had an excellent experience working with Viridian HR during the setup of our French entity. Their team provided comprehensive support across all personnel-related aspects, including translating key documents into French, drafting compliant employment contracts, and setting up health insurance and payroll.

They guided us through the full range of statutory employment requirements and administrative formalities, ensuring everything was handled accurately and efficiently.

Their professionalism, responsiveness, and strong understanding of local regulations made the entire process smooth and allowed us to focus on launching our operations with confidence.”

Quartix Ltd have found Viridian HR to be of great assistance to us as we’ve expanded our French-based workforce over the last two years. Some of the main points of assistance, and tasks that we have worked on together, include the production of employment contracts, payroll enquiries, and more recently with our setting up of the company CSE and any French-specific Health and Safety requirements. It is reassuring to know we have a 3^rd party that can provide impartial advice on any French legal issues that are different to how HR is run in the UK. We have found the team to be quick in their responses regarding all French related enquiries, and all advice received is not only concise, but also practical, with clear next steps and actions we should be taking. In addition, their monthly online training sessions are very useful and informative as we develop our knowledge of French HR across our teams.

Baptiste from Viridian HR has given us legal advice regarding exiting employees in France on a couple of occasions.  He explained the process that each option would take and also reached out to solicitors on our behalf to gain further support when required, which has helped us to make informed decisions.

 His communication throughout helping us has been regular and consistent.  His help and advice has been a big assistance in navigating the complexities of French employment law when exiting employees and ensuring that we are fully compliant with all legal requirements. I highly recommend Viridian HR for their excellent service and will use them again in the future.

We needed some general assistance in the day to day running of our team in France – assisting with smaller enquiries, to larger and more complex issues. Viridian HR has seamlessly delivered on every requirement. Questions on local employment law are always answered quickly and concisely. When more complex projects have occurred, Viridian HR are timely and professional, and patient in explaining each stage of the process. It has been a real relief to work with a team that are not only experts in their field, but are incredibly patient and approachable with anything we need assistance with.

The team at Viridian HR have been invaluable in navigating the complexities of French employment law, ensuring that we remain fully compliant with all our legal obligations. They gave us a perfect blend of efficiency, intelligence, and professionalism, without losing sight of the reality of our challenges. All the team are approachable, committed, and offer great attention to detail. They went the extra mile in fixing an address issue to help us reach a positive conclusion. I highly recommend Viridian HR for their outstanding service and will definitely turn to them again in the future.

When I took on a new HR role in April last year, which included responsibility for France, I was looking for expert support to navigate the complexities of French employment law and HR practices. Viridian HR has been an invaluable partner, providing clear, practical advice on everything from employee relations to compliance and contract matters. Their deep expertise and responsive service have given me confidence in managing HR in France, and I highly recommend them to anyone needing HR support in the region.

Working with Viridian HR has been a truly positive experience. Their deep understanding of HR practices and the French employment landscape has been invaluable to our company. The team is responsive, knowledgeable, and always goes the extra mile to deliver solutions tailored to our needs. We’re very happy with their services and look forward to continuing our partnership.

We truly value our collaboration with the Viridian team and are happy to share our experience.Your support has been exceptional, especially in keeping us updated on French regulations and ensuring we are informed about changes and best practices. This proactive approach has been incredibly helpful in enabling us to serve our French employees effectively.

We reached out to Viridian HR with a need to substitute in French payroll and support in managing our HR topics in France. Baptiste stepped in and took over the needed topics quickly and efficiently, and played an important role in ensuring a smooth transition. His proactive approach and eye for detail were crucial as he needed to take over the tasks in speed. He made himself available to provide help and answer any questions whenever it was needed, and really did the utmost to also improve our processes further.

Thanks to Baptiste and the Viridian HR team, we were able to meet the challenges with confidence and efficiency and have since transitioned to an advisory type of collaboration, where Viridian HR continues to support us as we continue to develop our HR practices.

Humentum recently engaged the legal services of Viridian HR Ltd, to support the termination of employment for three of our French employees. Initially, Stephanie and Baptiste took the time to gain a thorough understanding of our needs as a global employer, and as the experts, they offered clear and timely feedback throughout the process. Stephanie’s guidance was especially valuable during this challenging period, and she ensured we managed the termination process in full compliance with legal requirements. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and depth of expertise made a complex process, manageable. I would highly recommend the company.

The team at Viridian provide a solid service.  The advice is simple, straightforward, helpful and more importantly, prompt.  I couldn’t ask for anything more.

The support and expertise that the Viridian HR team has provided to Pyroguard over the past five years have been crucial to our success and growth in the French region. Initially offering a full-function solution, Viridian HR has seamlessly transitioned into an advisory role, supporting our in-house HR team as we continue to grow and develop. Their ability to offer the right level of support for any business need makes them an invaluable HR partner. Viridian HR truly stands out as a great business partner.

The Viridian team have been supporting our outsourced employment law needs since 2023 and have offered us a wealth of advice on a wide range of employee relations matters. The team get back to us swiftly and with in-depth advice, giving our People team the support we need to decide on the best steps forward. We are very happy with the service we have received and highly recommend Viridian HR.

“We have received great support from Viridian HR, particularly in employment law matters – whether it was drafting contract documents, providing legal advice in specific cases, handling employment law proceedings, or creating company policies.The collaboration is very pleasant, with quick responses throughout.”

The Viridian HR team have been a huge support to Oxford Immunotec (now Revvity); they have given practical and realistic advice and are always on hand to help with all day-to-day French HR queries. We have our Occupational Health managed by Viridian HR too which is now a quick and efficient process. We couldn’t fault the support that has been given by the Viridian HR team to date and would recommend their services to anyone who is in need of French HR expertise!

Viridian HR Ltd have been a great support to Keelings International working with our French business, providing general human resource support, practical advice, and knowledge. They are very responsive to our requirements understanding our wider business and advising on how to align our needs whilst ensuring we meet our local labour and employment legislation requirements.

My experience with Viridian is one of efficient, precise feedback delivered within the requested deadlines, with constant availability for both minor and major questions.

We searched extensively to find the right support for our French subsidiary in Paris. Viridian HR were the only consultancy that could offer exactly what we needed. Karine has helped us navigate the tricky French employment law landscape, ensuring we have everything we need in place. The service and Karine’s expertise in this area has been invaluable. I would not hesitate to recommend Viridian HR.

Viridian HR is an invaluable partner for us – combining deep expert knowledge alongside business acumen, they provide tangible and practical advice even on the most complex activities for our clients, and always work with openness and transparency which is so valuable in a partner. The team are responsive, proactive and provide a fantastic service at every step.

Your team has been incredibly responsive to our needs, providing valuable guidance and tailored advice that has significantly helped Excess Baggage Company. We particularly appreciate your efficiency in addressing our requests, as well as your ability to draft well-structured and effective correspondence suited to our specific requirements.

We have benefited from the help and professional services of Viridian HR for a change project impacting our whole organisation. Karine and her team took the time to understand our business and the issues that we faced. The project was professionally delivered within our timelines and taking into account our limited capacity.  They understood our challenges and were able to propose pragmatic solutions to our business needs.

Karine’s approach when carrying out a range of project work for us was highly considered, benefitting from her wide experience and determination. Operating with confidence and good humour, Karine quickly established excellent rapport, which enabled her to become involved (…) in a way that was both engaging and efficient. Karine was a pleasure to work with.

The team at Viridian HR are a real breath of fresh air. They provide swift, comprehensive and user-friendly advice and support on all aspects of having an employee in France. Their help is invaluable, and we are extremely relieved to have found such a company to work with.

Karine is the perfect blend of efficiency, intelligence and professionalism without losing sight of the softer aspect of dealing with and developing people. She is very approachable and committed, with great attention to detail and the drive to succeed. Definitely an asset to any organisation that will use her services.