People Operations

Quandela is a fast-growing deeptech company pioneering photonic quantum computing. Our teams bring together a rich diversity of expertise — researchers, software engineers, hardware engineers, sales, marketing and support functions — all working collaboratively to shape the future of quantum technologies.

With 15+ nationalities represented across our offices in France, Germany, Canada, South Korea, we foster a highly multicultural and innovative environment.
As the company enters a major acceleration and international scale-up phase, strengthening and structuring our People processes is essential to support our growth, ensure operational excellence, and deliver an exceptional employee experience worldwide.

This position is central to supporting that evolution.

**Requirements**:
Reporting directly to the CHRO, the People Operations & Programs Specialist plays a key role in delivering a seamless employee experience across all Quandela regions: France, Germany, Canada, the US, South Korea, and any future subsidiaries.

This role combines hands-on People Operations, coordination of People programs, and support for employee development and performance initiatives.
You will help build scalable, data-driven HR practices adapted to a fast-growing, international deeptech environment.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. People Operations & HR Administration**

- Execute and continuously improve core HR processes: onboarding/offboarding, contract preparation, documentation, mobility support, and compliance.
- Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (Lucca) and internal systems across all countries.
- Provide operational support to employees across multiple time zones.
- Prepare payroll inputs for all countries (_except France)_, ensuring accuracy and timely transmission to Finance or external payroll providers.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies across all regions.

**2. HRIS, Data Management & Process Optimization**

- Administer and optimize the HRIS: workflows, reports, access control.
- Build and maintain HR dashboards: headcount, performance metrics, training KPIs.
- Lead or support automation projects to scale HR operations internationally.
- Document and improve standard operating procedures across regions.
- Ensure data reliability for audits, internal reporting, and leadership reviews.

**3. Performance Management & People Programs**

- Coordinate global performance cycles (goal-setting, mid-year and annual reviews).
- Ensure reliable data preparation, database integration, and structured follow-up for compensation review and promotion cycles
- Support engagement initiatives: surveys, analysis, reporting, and action plan coordination.
- Provide operational support to the CHRO for cross-company People programs (recognition, well-being, feedback initiatives, mentoring, etc.).
- Provide training and guidance to managers and employees on People tools and processes.

**4. Learning & Development**

- Support the deployment of the global training plan: scheduling, logistics, communication, tracking.
- Coordinate with external training providers and manage training requests for the international subsidiaries.
- Track attendance, budgets, and compliance requirements for mandatory trainings.
- Support employees and managers in developing individual learning plans.
- Monitor and report training effectiveness and activity.

**Benefits**

**Must-Have**

- Bilingual French & English (spoken and written, professional level).
- 7+ years of experience in People Operations and People Programs or Talent Development.
- Strong experience with HRIS systems and automation tools, ideally Lucca.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable handling and reporting people data with rigor and structure.
- Experience coordinating performance cycles and/or training programs.
- Experience improving processes and supporting change/automation projects.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, international, multicultural, multi-site environment.
- Strong communication, service orientation, and stakeholder management skills.

**Nice-to-Have**

- Experience in a R&D environment, in HR & people functions at an early or growth-stage start up.
- Knowledge of international HR specifics (Germany, Canada, US, South Korea a plus).
- Familiarity with competency frameworks or development methodologies.
- Comfort with project management tools (Notion, Airtable, Asana, etc.).

**What You Bring**

- A hands-on, proactive approach to operations and program execution.
- A continuous improvement mindset and interest in building scalable HR processes.
- A strong sense of ownership, integrity, and reliability.
- A passion for employee experience, people development, and organizational effectiveness.