HR Business Partner MFX

DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

Tissium is a mission-driven medical device company founded in 2013 headquartered in Paris with a production facility in Roncq (near Lille) and an office in Boston. We are dedicated to creating a new era of body repair by leveraging our biopolymer platform to develop innovative solutions in surgery for a positive impact on patients lives.

Tissiums technology is based on research and intellectual property from the laboratories of Professor Robert Langer (MIT) and Professor Jeffrey M. Karp (Brigham and Womens Hospital) who co-founded the company with Christophe Bancel (CEO) and Maria Pereira (Deputy CEO & Chief Innovation Officer).

We are developing polymers for atraumatic tissue repair in various applications. Today these polymers are used for structureless nerve repair hernia repair and cardiovascular sealing.

Since our inception we have raised a total of 170 million euros. Our latest fundraising round which concluded in April 2023 resulted in 50 million euros in additional funding. This infusion of capital provides us with the necessary resources to finance the commercialization of our first products.

About the Role

The HR Business Partner supports Tissiums leaders by acting as a trusted advisor on people organization and leadership topics. The role contributes directly to business performance by anticipating people risks strengthening managerial capability and ensuring consistency and fairness across France and the US.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Business & Leadership Partnership

• Act as the primary HR partner for assigned managers.

• Proactively identify people risks (attrition performance engagement).

• Coach managers on:

  1. Team management

  2. Organizational decisions

  3. Difficult people situations

Talent Succession & Workforce Planning

• Support talent reviews and development plans.

• Partner with VP HR on workforce and succession planning.

• Ensure alignment between France and US talent practices.

Employee Relations

• Manage and resolve employee relations cases.

• Ensure consistent and fair application of HR policies.

• Partner with site HR and HR admin teams for execution.

Performance Compensation & Fairness

• Support performance review cycles.

• Contribute to compensation reviews and equity analyses.

• Ensure alignment with global frameworks and benchmarks.

• Address perceived unfairness with data and structure.

Culture Engagement & Change

• Act as a change agent for HR initiatives.

• Promote one HR voice across geographies.

• Support FR/US cultural alignment.
  

REPORTING LINE

This job reports to the VP Human Resources.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You can shape strategy in partnership with leadership and influence through strong execution and stakeholder management.

• You bring excellent active listening negotiation and presentation skills.

• You build and manage effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

• You are eager to learn apply and share knowledge and you actively promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• You are highly organized and detail-oriented.

• You are autonomous proactive and responsive with a strong solutions-focused mindset.

• You work effectively independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• You maintain a positive attitude follow instructions well and thrive in a structured environment.

• You are strongly motivated to contribute to improving patients quality of life.
  

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Masters degree in HR Business or equivalent.

• 812 years of HR experience including HRBP or other senior HR roles ideally within Healthcare and/or MedTech and in regulated environments.

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Leadership coaching and advisory

  • Talent management and succession planning

  • Complex employee relations

• Proven ability to operate effectively in international and multicultural environments.

• Strong Excel skills and high HR data literacy (reporting analysis insights).

• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).

WHY JOIN US

• Thrive in a stimulating environment with a work culture that values urgency a willingness to take risks a passion for learning the ability to challenge the status quo and the agility to operate in a dynamic setting.

• Grow your career: At TISSIUM we invest in our people through tailored training and professional development programs. We believe in offering diverse learning methods to help each team member flourish in their career journey.

• Be part of an ambitious start-up tackling one of the most persistent medical challenges since the advent of surgical procedures.

• Work with purpose: Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) principles have been embedded in our business model from the very beginning. As we grow strengthening and advancing our ESG strategy and commitments remains a top priority.

• Enjoy competitive benefits: Work-life balance Flexible remote work options Attractive total compensation Internal and geographic mobility opportunities across our locations (Paris HQ Boston office and Roncq industrial site).

• Join a truly international team: Collaborate with colleagues from over 19 nationalities reflecting TISSIUMs commitment to diversity and the strength it brings to our work.

HIRING PROCESS

• The process starts with a 30-minute interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager.

• You will then meet the hiring manager for a one-hour interview.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a business case exercise.

• For the final stage you will meet key stakeholders and other members of the Tissium team for a team and culture fit interview.

In some cases we may also request professional references (including contact details).

Intrigued Wed love to hear from you! Apply today - were standing by for your resume!

We believe that building an inclusive company starts with a diverse team. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind including on the basis of gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation origin family situation age beliefs disability health status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our recruitment process is designed to be simple transparent and conversation-driven. We prioritize human interaction and ensure that every application is reviewed carefully and fairly.