Head of Human Ressources CDI Paris

Since 2015 papernest has been transforming the way people manage their contracts making subscription management and switching simple through one smart intuitive platform.

We have supported more than 2 million customers across France Spain and Italy. Along the way we have continued to invest in new verticals establishing papernest as a high-performing innovative and competitive scale-up in a fast-growing market.

With over 900 employees we are strengthening our position as a European market leader.

papernest is growing fast and our HR function needs to keep pace. Were looking for our next Head of HR France to take the lead on HR strategy across our entire French footprint around 250 employees split between Paris and Reims.

Leadership & HR strategy

• Define and drive the HR strategy and policy for France in line with group HR strategy (close coordination with the HR team based in Barcelona)

• Manage coach and grow the France HR team (4 to 5 people across Paris and Reims)

• Be THE go-to Business Partner across your entire scope: disciplinary matters on-boarding off-boarding reorganizations litigation

• Lead the French rollout of the Manager DNA programme (Posture Practice the 4 pillars: Model / Do-er / Coach / Driver) and the redesign of the performance review grid (50% OKR / 50% Work Formula & skills)

HR transformation & innovation

• Be the France lead on the HR AI-Transformation project: mapping the employee journey deploying Claude as a strategic HR ally and Cowork to automate low-value operational tasks

• Shift the HR function from reactive to proactive leveraging data and new AI tools

HR administration payroll & compliance

• Ensure full legal compliance on payroll personnel administration and labor law

• Be the France payroll lead: drive payroll production directly with our external payroll provider

• Administer and evolve the HRIS (Workday)

Employee relations

• Prepare and run both works councils (CSE) : Paris and Reims

HR development

• Build and steer the training plan

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition teams to set recruitment up for success

• Oversee office management activities for our Paris and Reims offices
  

• At least 5 years of experience in generalist HR roles with proven team management experience ideally within a fast-growing organization (start-up scale-up)

• Natural leadership excellent interpersonal skills and strong management capabilities

• A sharp analytical mindset: youre as comfortable thinking strategically as you are rolling up your sleeves operationally

• Genuine curiosity for AI and new HR tools youre not afraid to rethink processes with Claude or Cowork

• Strong autonomy and adaptability

• Fluent English (regular exchanges with the Spain HR team based in Barcelona)
  

Grow in an international and inclusive environment: Everyone has their place at papernest! With over 46 different nationalities its not unusual here to start your sentence in French and finish it in English or en español

Compensation: Youll receive a Business Creator Share Warrants (BSPCE) package upon joining according to the companys current policy.

Perks: As a home insurance provider and supplier of green electricity and gas we offer great deals to our employeesbecause our perks shouldnt be reserved just for our customers!

Health: We offer Alan a hassle-free and paperless health insurance provider with 50% coverage by papernest.

Meals: Enjoy a Swile card for your 9/day meal vouchers 50% funded by papernest. Plus theres breakfast every Tuesday at the office an Ideal Garden fridge on site and discounts at partner restaurants for healthy and balanced meals.

Sport: access to GYMLIB service to enjoy discounted gym membership.

Training: Your development matters. Youll have access to continuous training tailored to your goalswhether theyre technical linguistic or managerial.

Career growth: Multiple paths are open to you to growby deepening your expertise or exploring new directions. Were here to support your professional ambitions.

Remote work: Benefit from 2 days of remote work per week to boost your focus and productivity.

Legal advice: Enjoy privileged access to Ekie for personalized legal and tax advice helping you handle all your administrative needs with peace of mind!

• First call with Eva Talent Acquisition Specialist (30);

• Interview with Olivier CHRO (1h) ;

• Business Case to evaluate your skills ;

• Last interview with Benoit Founder & Managing Director (45).

If this is your challenge dont miss it! We look forward to meeting you no matter your gender race age religion disability or sexual orientation. Our selection processes and workplace are inclusive and adapted for everyone.

Ladies we strongly encourage you to apply! Even if you feel that you do not meet all the criteria mentioned in this offer please note that they are only indicative. Your application will be considered with great interest. Parity and diversity are an asset for our teams!