People Operations Specialist

Role Overview As People Operations Specialist , you play a key role in building a high-performing, people-first fintech organisation. You own the operational foundations that allow teams to move fast while staying compliant, supported, and engaged. Working in a dynamic, international startup environment, you balance structure with flexibility and execution with empathy. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building, scaling, and improving people operations in a product- and growth-driven tech company. What Defines This Role Strong execution and ownership in a fintech / tech startup context A people-first approach grounded in operational rigor Comfort operating in ambiguity, with evolving priorities and rapid growth Ability to scale processes without over-engineering them What we offer? Attractive remuneration 💰 Stock Options of the company (you can own part of the company) 📈 A very attractive mutuelle Weekly free sport sessions or €50 sponsorship of your sport activity 🏋️♀️ The SWILE card (10€ per day) 🥗 Truly international work environment An opportunity to join a rapidly expanding startup from its early stages 🚀 Responsibilities People Operations & HR Foundations Own the full employee lifecycle in France, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring clarity, consistency, and a strong employee experience. Act as a trusted People partner for employees and managers, providing practical, solution-oriented support. Manage employment contracts, amendments, absences, and employee documentation in compliance with French labor law. Maintain and scale People Operations processes and HR tools, ensuring they remain efficient as the company grows. Payroll & Benefits (France & International) Lead monthly French payroll operations in collaboration with external providers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery. Coordinate international payroll for globally distributed teams, working closely with Finance and external vendors. Oversee benefits administration and support employees on payroll- and benefits-related topics with transparency and reliability. Contribute to building payroll processes that scale with international expansion. Workplace & Hybrid Experience Own workplace operations and office management, creating an environment that supports collaboration, focus, and flexibility. Manage office vendors, equipment, and day-to-day logistics for hybrid and on-site teams. Continuously improve the workplace experience with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and efficiency. Culture, Engagement & Internal Events Support and execute employee engagement and culture initiatives aligned with company values. Plan and deliver internal events such as onboarding sessions, team offsites, and company-wide meetings, with attention to detail and impact. Help foster connection and alignment across teams in a fast-moving, scaling environment. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Lead the end-to-end recruitment, including posting, interviewing, and onboarding new hires. Ensure a seamless candidate experience that reflects the company’s culture and values. Cross-Functional & Startup Collaboration Partner closely with Finance, Legal, IT, and Leadership to align people operations with business needs. Bring a builder mindset, improving processes, documentation, and ways of working as the company evolves. Support international teams while balancing local compliance with global consistency. Requirements 2–4+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or People Programs, ideally in tech or fintech startups. Strong knowledge of French labor law, payroll, benefits, and compliance. Experience managing French (syntec) and international payroll or multi-country employee administration. Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment and building a strong talent pipeline. Fluent in French and English. Hands-on, execution-oriented, and comfortable working in ambiguity. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; people-first mindset. Proficiency with HR tools (Lucca, Payfit) and standard productivity tools. Passion for startup culture, collaboration, and building high-performing teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr