Talent Development Manager

Are you looking to have an impact on the daily life of millions of entrepreneurs in France (and tomorrow in Europe)?

Are you looking for a work environment that values trust, proactivity, and autonomy?

Are our Engineering principles aligned with your vision?

Then Pennylane is the right place for you

Our vision

We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms (and soon, European ones).

We help entrepreneurs rid themselves of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance while providing them with access to key financial information to assist in making the best decisions for their business.

About us

Pennylane is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in France (and soon to be in Europe)

In 5 years of existence, we've managed to :

Make ourselves known as a groundbreaking accounting and financial software for small businesses and their accountants

Raise a total of €225 millions, including from Sequoia, the famous fund from the Silicon Valley who invested early in companies like Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and much more...

‍‍‍ Grow from 7 cofounders to 900 happy Pennylaners : we're now recognized as one of the greatest places to work in France (and also remotely), with a 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor.

Build an international environment with more than 25 nationalities, with a strong remote-friendly culture, where 30% of the employees are already working from all parts of Europe

Earn the trust of thousands of customers and accounting firms and obtain outstanding ratings

Already more than 700,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 5000 accounting firms use Pennylane in France

About the job

Pennylane is a fast-growing scale-up with 1,000 employees currently based primarily in France, with an expanding presence across Europe. In 2026, we continue our hyper-growth phase, which requires structuring our HR processes and developing our talent strategically.

We are looking for a Talent Manager to cover maternity leave (6-8 month fixed-term contract) to lead major strategic projects and support this accelerated growth phase.

Management and Collaboration

Management of 1-2 people (Learning & Development Specialist and Project Manager)

Close collaboration with HRBP, Ops and TA teams and heads of, as well as with C-levels on succession planning matters

Missions:

I. L&D: Position L&D as a key pillar of the employee lifecycle

• Create a training offering adapted to different profiles and organizational needs
• Develop visibility and engagement around L&D programs
• Structure partnerships with departments to embed L&D
• Ensure regulatory compliance in training matters
• Prepare the international expansion of the L&D program

II. Careers: Support career development and talent growth

• Implement support actions for identified key talents
• Build succession plans for critical positions
• Work in partnership with HRBPs on talent tracking

III. Performance: Implement and deploy the Workday performance module

• Lead the complete configuration of the Workday performance module in collaboration with the HRIS Specialist
• Configure performance campaign workflows (objectives, mid-year review, annual evaluation, calibration)
• Define and test calibration matrices and analysis tools in Workday
• Coordinate technical deployment with training for managers and HRBPs on the new tool
• Analyze internationalization challenges (different timing by country, legal requirements)

About You

• 8-10 years of experience in talent management, L&D or HR development, ideally in tech scale-ups

• Proven ability to manage 3-5 strategic projects simultaneously with measurable impact

• Strong leadership skills with direct management experience
• Strong business orientation and ability to collaborate with C-level and various departments (Product, Sales, Eng)
• Proven experience with scale-up challenges (x2-x3 growth) and hyper-growth
• Understanding of French and European HR regulatory requirements (mandatory training, professional interviews, GPEC)
• Fluent in English & French

Recruitment Process

• Screening Interview with Nathalie, Business Recruiter - 30min

• Manager interview with Marine, VP People - 1h

• Case Study interview with Marine et Salomé - 1h

• Last Round interview with Charlène - Head of HRBP et Mathilde - Head of People Ops - 1h

• Team Fit with 2 HRBP

What do we do to make your work life easier

Wherever you are based, you will get 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane

You'll have a competitive compensation package

You'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us

You'll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it

• Through our partner Gymlib, you'll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness

You'll have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French

You'll get the latest Apple equipment

Depending on the teams and the requirements of the position - you'll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone

We are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone.

If you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…)

We're working on providing those last advantages to our people based outside of France as well, but it can be quite more complex depending on different countries.

Who are we looking for ?

To thrive at Pennylane, you need :

• To speak English (level is assessed and appreciated according to the department you're applying to)
• To be energized by an ever-shifting work environment
• To be highly collaborative (within your team or other stakeholders)
• Sufficiently experienced to prioritize business-led actions on your day to day activity

We know that some people are less likely to apply than others, if they don't feel like they meet the full list of criteria.

If you're hesitating, we encourage you to apply : who knows, it might be the start of a meaningful and long-lasting collaboration.

We also want to emphasize that we fully embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and that we're doing our best to create a safe and inclusive environment.

We are committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, disabilities, or any other traits that make you who you are. If anything, diversity makes us a more fun place to work at.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.