About Pelico
Pelico is an innovative French scale-up on a mission to revolutionize manufacturing intelligence through resource optimization. We have developed a platform that enables factories to be more agile efficient and resilient minimizing disruptions and ensuring continuous productivity.
At the forefront of supply chain disruption management we empower factories with unmatched agility and resilience. Our cutting-edge SaaS Supply Chain Operations platform enables teams to swiftly navigate disruptions ensuring maximum efficiency.
Since 2019 weve transformed operations for industry leaders in aerospace industrial equipment and luxury watchmaking driving impact in 15 countries. Trusted by Airbus Safran Cartier Daikin and Eaton we are redefining the future of manufacturing.
About our Team
With a dynamic team of over 120 professionals across the US and France Pelico is a melting pot of top-tier talent from Tech Data Science and Manufacturing domains.
Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence driving us to solve complex challenges and shape the future of manufacturing.
Our Core Values :
- Empowerment
- Ownership
- Resilience
- Outcome Orientation
- Playfulness
Your Roles mission:
At Pelico the HR Ops Director ensures scalable efficient and compliant people operations across all our entities.
By leveraging AI-driven processes automation and data intelligence this role is central to:
- Building a seamless employee experience
- Supporting rapid international growth
- Enabling managers and employees to thrive through robust HR processes systems and compliance frameworks.
Main Responsibilities :
- Design and Scale HR Operations globally by implementing automated AI-enabled workflows across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding offboarding payroll mobility benefits).
- Ensure compliance with local labor regulations tax and social obligations in all active countries (France EU US).
- Optimize HR systems & data: streamline processes build dashboards and provide predictive analytics to guide leadership decisions.
- Deliver a seamless employee experience: from onboarding to benefits in close collaboration with IT and Facilities.
- Enable managers with clear policies playbooks and training acting as a trusted advisor on HR operations.
- Contribute to transversal People projects (performance cycle compensation DEI initiatives).
- Partner with Finance for workforce planning and payroll forecasting.
Example of Strategic Projects
- Supporting management in organizational redesign during a high-growth phase.
- Implementing AI-driven HR dashboards to forecast attrition and optimize workforce planning.
- Leading the rollout of global mobility frameworks to support international expansion.
Location : You will be based in Paris with English as your working language. We offer a hybrid work arrangement.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Pelico promotes inclusion and non-discrimination and acts daily in favor of social mix gender equality senior citizens & disability
- Proven experience (812 years) in HR Operations or People roles ideally in a fast-paced international and scaling environment.
- Strong expertise in HRIS (e.g. HiBob) and payroll systems with a track record of driving AI or automation-enabled HR transformation.
- Solid understanding of global employment law and compliance (France EU US priority).
- Demonstrated ability to design scalable processes across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding offboarding mobility benefits).
- Data-driven mindset: comfortable building dashboards analyzing KPIs and leveraging predictive analytics for decision-making.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver in a scale-up context.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence and collaborate with executives managers and employees across geographies.
- High level of problem-solving and critical thinking with the ability to thrive in ambiguity.
- Bilingual French & English (verbal and written).
What we offer:
Our culture thrives on trust and empowerment complemented by benefits that truly support you like :
- Work on a highly impactful product that delivers exceptional value and resonates strongly with users.!
- Office locations: In the heart of Paris (75002) and Miami USA.
- Stock Options: Available for every Pelican.
- Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere.
- Premium Health Coverage: Up to 70% covered by Pelico (Alan Healthcare).
- Meal Allowance: 10/day worked covered at 50% (via Swile card).
- Transportation Support: 50% public transportation coverage or an equivalent sustainable mobility package.
- Collaborative Environment: We foster a vibrant growth-focused workplace where professional development and team connections thrive.
Your interview experience :
- HR screening Interview : 30-45 mins
- Hiring Manager Interview : 1h
- On-site case study : 1h (or online for remote candidates)
- Fit Interview with one of our co-fonders : 45 mins