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I support business leaders on the ground where strategic decisions are truly won or lost: the men and women tasked with executing them. Restructuring , recruiting , growing a business —these are always human matters before they are organizational ones. From the headquarters of Alphéa Conseil , I manage the human resources strategy for our clients , both in France and internationally.

An in-house HR career prior to consultancy

Before joining Alphéa Conseil 11 years ago , I worked in human resources within an international agrifood group , with a specific responsibility: employee and trade union relations .
It is a demanding school of thought. You learn that nothing is achieved by decree, that everything is negotiated, and that an agreement reached against employee representatives is only as good as the commitment of those involved. You also learn to prepare , document , and anticipate objections before they are even raised.
This experience underpins how I work today. When a executive outlines a restructuring plan to me, I immediately spot the potential points of social friction they have yet to identify, as well as the realistic timeline required to address them.

Ludovic D'hooghe, founder of the executive search firm Alphéa Conseil in Valence

Achieving excellence through my passion and commitment

Passion: That is the word. Today, it truly no longer feels like work; I take real pleasure in getting up every morning to serve my clients and candidates.
Commitment: To me, this is the key to success in a tripartite relationship between the business leader , their teams , and the consultant . Every one of us has a duty to fully commit to the process to deliver success.
Excellence: A strong word that perfectly reflects who I am. I set high standards for myself, but also for my teams , my candidates , and my clients .
These values are those I experience daily at Alphéa Conseil . 11 years of partnership with Ludovic D'hooghe, within a close-knit organisation that has allowed me to thrive and grow over the years.

My expertise: HR management for client companies

Employee relations and social dialogue

This is an area few firms know how to handle, and one where business leaders most often find themselves isolated.
I step in ahead of sensitive projects: preparing consultations with the Works Council (CSE), building the rationale , negotiation timelines , and anticipating potential stumbling blocks . Then, during the process, working alongside the business leader or their team. The goal is not to win a battle of wills , but to secure a lasting agreement that preserves the ability to work together effectively moving forward.

Structuring and steering the HR function

In many SMEs, HR exists but is not strategically managed. It handles administrative tasks , reacts to resignations , and no one measures what it costs or what it delivers.
I intervene through auditing the HR function , building recruitment plans , workforce and career path management , remuneration policies , employer branding , and establishing monitoring indicators . For companies that do not yet need a full-time HR Director, I also provide fractional/part-time HR director services.

Talent assessment and development

Certified in the DISC methodology , I conduct assessments of existing executives, candidate assessments for key roles, as well as individual or collective feedback sessions .
The tool never replaces human judgment, but it provides a common language for a leadership team to discuss operating styles, complementary strengths, and blind spots. It is often at this stage that issues previously thought to be personal are successfully resolved.

Team support and upskilling

Leadership team cohesion , upskilling middle management, and building training plans with Alphéa'Cademy , our Qualiopi-certified training centre : the development aspect is inextricably linked to the rest. An organisation does not change simply because you redesign its org chart, but because the people within it learn to work differently.

The natural extension of strategic support

Our roles are complementary and deliberately sequenced. 11 years of partnership have taught us never to step on each other's toes.
Ludovic D'hooghe focuses on strategy , organisational structure , and executive decision-making . I take over on everything that subsequently needs to be translated into team operations: HR implementation, employee dialogue , recruiting the men and women who will drive the project, as well as their onboarding and development.
A business leader who entrusts a project to us never has to choose between consulting and execution , nor do they need to re-explain their context to a second service provider.

→ Discover Ludovic D'hooghe, founder of the firm

Expertise built in Valence, deployed across France

It was at the headquarters of Alphéa Conseil in Valence that I built and developed our HR support offering . It was born out of practical field observations: in SMEs and mid-caps , the human resources function is often handled by a single individual, sometimes by the business owner themselves , and transformation projects are played out just as much in the Works Council room as in the boardroom.
Today, this service is available to our clients throughout France . My assignments take me to multi-site groups as well as family-owned businesses , across manufacturing , agrifood , retail , and services , from Auvergne - Rhône - Alpes to Hauts - de - France and Île - de - France .

Areas I cover:

Auditing the human resources function and establishing key performance indicators,
Preparation and management of employee relations: Works Council (CSE) , negotiations , company agreements ,
HR support for restructuring and transformation projects,
Fractional / Part-time Human Resources Director services,
Workforce and career path management , succession planning,
Remuneration policy and employer branding ,
Executive evaluations and assessments using the DISC methodology ,
Training plans and management upskilling , in partnership with Alphéa'Cademy .

Certifications and quality guarantees

DISC Method Certified
My DISC certification enables me to conduct individual assessments , recruitment assessments , and team debriefs using a recognised methodology, providing a structured framework for both the assessee and their manager.
Qualiopi Certified Training Provider
Alphéa'Cademy , our training centre based in Valence , is Qualiopi certified . This certification attests to the quality of our training programmes and their compliance with national French standards , unlocking access to public and pooled funding options.

→ Our Qualiopi certification

FAQ

1. Which HR areas do you cover?
Across the entire spectrum: HR function audits , recruitment planning , workforce and career management, remuneration policy , employer branding , training plans , and executive appraisals. My key differentiator lies in employee relations and the preparation of social dialogue.
2. What practical value do you bring to employee relations?
Preparation. Most difficulties business leaders face during Works Council (CSE) consultations stem from hastily built proposals and unanticipated objections . I intervene early on the rationale, timelines , and negotiation strategy , and stand alongside leadership during discussions if required.
3. What is a fractional HR Director, and what size company is it for?
It is a human resources direction service provided a few days per month. This formula suits companies that have grown too large for the owner to handle HR alone, but not yet large enough to justify a full-time HR Director. The assignment covers strategic HR management , key recruitment drives , and establishing monitoring tools.

4. How is the DISC method useful in recruitment or restructuring?

It adds objectivity to the discussion . In recruitment, it provides insight into a candidate's working style beyond their CV. For an existing team, it offers a shared vocabulary to discuss complementary skills and points of friction without making things personal. It never replaces executive decision-making.

5. What geographic areas do you cover?

Across the whole of France. I work with multi-site corporate groups as well as family-owned businesses across manufacturing , agrifood , retail , and services . Projects are conducted on-site, with a cadence tailored to the assignment. .

6. How are responsibilities shared with Ludovic D'hooghe?

He handles strategy , organisational structure , and executive decisions . I take over on HR implementation , employee dialogue , recruitment, and team upskilling.

Are you preparing a restructuring, trade union negotiations, or structuring your HR function?
An initial consultation allows us to assess your situation and is non-binding.
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