People & Talent Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the recruitment process from sourcing candidates to extending signed offers.

• Identify and engage potential candidates, conduct initial conversations, manage focused interview processes, and maintain an efficient Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Collaborate with founders and functional leaders to prioritize roles and assist hiring managers in their decision-making.

• Oversee people operations across various countries, including managing contracts, payroll partners, Employer of Record (EOR) providers, benefits, time off, and employee requests.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to deadlines while working with local providers and advisors on employment regulations.

• Facilitate a seamless onboarding experience and assist managers in setting clear expectations, context, and relationships for new hires.

• Develop and implement compensation and performance management processes, which encompass salary reviews, leveling, performance evaluations, and equity administration such as BSPCE.

• Organize all-hands meetings and company offsites, enhance internal communication, and foster collaboration among distributed teams.

• Supply founders with insights on hiring, headcount, and employment costs while identifying potential bottlenecks in the process.

• Streamline processes, automate repetitive tasks, and collaborate with the Administration, Workplace Operations, and Finance teams.

• Provide guidance to managers, challenge them when necessary, and align priorities with founders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience integrating People and Talent functions within a growing organization.

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing candidates, collaborating with hiring managers for assessments, and successfully closing offers.

• Background in recruiting both technical and business profiles across various functions and markets.

• Practical understanding of international employment practices, including working with EOR providers, payroll partners, and local advisors.

• Strong operational judgment and decision-making skills.

• Proficient in using ATS, HRIS, and payroll systems.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with care and attention to detail.

• Capacity to introduce, manage, and enhance effective processes without adding unnecessary complexity.

• Fluent in professional English.

• Proficiency in French or German is advantageous for interaction with local employees and providers, though not mandatory.

• Experience with developer tools, open source, operations, consulting, or supporting US employment from Europe is beneficial, but not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity participation through BSPCE where applicable.

• Flexibility to work remotely from France or Germany, accommodating team commitments.

• Annual company offsite event.

• Provision for equipment, conference, and training budgets, along with allocated time for learning.

• Direct access to the founders and the chance to develop a function that evolves with the company.