Job Description
Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and proactive People Operations Manager to streamline and enhance our HR processes while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a positive employee experience. In this role, you will oversee the daily HR operations for our 120 employees across France and the U.S., managing HR administration, payroll, HR tools, and back-office functions. You will work closely with our People & Talent Partner to drive efficiency and support our growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the HR function within a fast-paced, international, and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
HR Ops and Administration
- Oversee and optimize HR administrative processes including onboarding/offboarding, leave management, employee data updates, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Ensure smooth and seamless collaboration with external payroll providers and our finance team in both France and the US.
- Maintain and update HR systems (e.g., BambooHR, Lattice), ensuring data integrity, compliance, and system optimization.
Employee Support, Compliance, and Cross Functional Collaboration.
- Serve as the trusted and reliable point of contact for employees on different matters, including payroll, leaves of absence, HR policies, tools management, providing clear guidance and support.
- Lead compliance efforts by continuously monitoring legal and regulatory requirements, and keeping processes, documentation and templates up to date in every aspect.
- Ensure full legal compliance regarding France & US, managing obligations such as DUERP, Gender Equality Index, employee records, BDESE, Occupational medicine, etc)
- Partner with finance and legal teams to ensure smooth alignment of HR operations with overall business objectives.
Data and Reporting.
- Prepare reports and analyze key HR metrics to track important data such as payroll analysis, workforce distribution, attrition, etc.) to support data-driven decision-making.
- Strive for excellence by continuously improving processes for both the People team and employees.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 5+ years in HR, with a strong foundation in HR operations and payroll. Experience in a tech company is a plus.
- HR Knowledge: In-depth understanding of French HR administration, payroll processes, employment laws, and compliance. US regulations would be a +.
- Project Management: Proven ability to lead or contribute to HR-related projects, balancing attention to detail with strategic thinking. Ability to create efficient, user-friendly processes.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
- Data Driven: Strong analytical skills to track HR metrics and support strategic decision-making. Including experience with Excel or Google Sheets.
- Detail Oriented: Ability to manage complex operations with precision and efficiency.
- Tools : Proficient with HR management tools (ideally with BambooHR, Lattice, Sequoia)
- Full proficiency in English and French is required.
Our Hiring Process
- Step 1: Hiring Manager Screen
- Step 2: Case Study + Panel interviews
- Step 3 : CEO Interview
- Step 4: Reference Check & Offer
Skills
- Communications Skills
- Compliance Knowledge
- Human Resources
- Leadership
- Operations