People Ops Lead

craft it; Elsene; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible salary package

Flex Income Plan

Mobility Package Plan

Hybrid work environment

Hospital Insurance

Meal and eco vouchers

Pension insurance

Spacious office

Learning and growth

Teambuilding events

Résumé du poste

craft it is seeking a People Ops Lead to shape our human landscape and employee experience. You will own the soft-HR craft end to end, from welcoming new talent to helping people grow and thrive, while upholding responsible, sustainable business practices.

You will collaborate with the Founder and leadership to align people strategy with business ambitions, foster a high-performing culture, and scale our growing atelier with empathy and ESG-minded values.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in People Operations or HR roles.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Proven experience in recruitment, onboarding and performance processes.
• Autonomous, proactive and hands-on mindset in a fast-moving environment.

Responsabilités

• Be the main point of contact for people-related matters.
• Partner with employees and managers to nurture culture.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts.
• Develop and evolve performance management and career paths.
• Drive culture, engagement and social impact initiatives.
• Coach managers on leadership and talent development.

Connaissances

People Ops

Talent Development

Onboarding Programs

Performance Management

Employee Lifecycle

ESG Awareness

French & English

Leadership Coaching

Description du poste

People Ops Lead : Job Description

Are you ready to weave your expertise into our unique tech atelier? At craft it, we're not just looking for an People Ops Lead, we're seeking an artisan of human potential, someone who can shape our most valuable resource with the same precision and care that we apply to our IT solutions.

If you care about cultivating a startup environment where innovation flourishes and each team member's talents are honed day after day, if you have a keen eye for potential and a creative spirit thriving on crafting human experiences, then we might just be the perfect fit for each other!

About us

We began our journey back in 2022 with the will to challenge the status quo. Frustrated by the limitations and lack of innovation within traditional IT solutions, our founders envisioned a company that could offer something more personalized and effective.

At craft it, we are artisans of technology, dedicated to crafting bespoke IT solutions that fit our clients' needs as precisely as a tailored suit. Our expertise spans various domains, enabling us to digitalize risk management processes with efficiency and finesse on a global scale.

We believe in the power of collaboration, integrity, inclusivity and forward-thinking. These values are the threads that weave together our atelier tapestry, creating a culture that celebrates diversity, nurtures creativity and values collective knowledge. Our approach to IT solutions is artisanal, prioritizing craftsmanship, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between business and technology.

About the job

As our People Ops Lead, you will be a key architect in shaping the human landscapeand the employee experience at craft it. This is a people-first role: your focus is the human experience , how our Crafters grow, connect, and thrive, not the administrative plumbing (payroll, fleet and hard-HR operations are already handled). You'll own the soft-HR craft end to end, from the way we welcome new talent to the way we help each other get better, and you'll be our champion for responsible, sustainable business practices.

You will work closely with the Founder, the leadership team and all Crafters to ensure that our people strategy supports our business ambitions while preserving the unique spirit that makes craft it different.

Your canvas

People management & partnership. Be a trusted partner for employees and managers, helping create a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

• Act as the main point of contact for all people-related matters.
• Build trusted relationships and support employees and managers through workplace challenges.
• Foster open communication and collaboration across the organisation.
• Continuously enhance the employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

Talent, Growth & Employee Experience. Own and continuously improve the key people processes that help craft it attract, develop and retain great talent.

• Lead recruitment activities from sourcing to offer, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Strengthen our employer brand and help position craft it as a place where people can grow and thrive.
• Design and continuously improve onboarding programmes that set new hires up for success.
• Own and evolve our performance management framework, including performance and salary review cycles.
• Develop career paths, learning initiatives and growth opportunities aligned with both employee aspirations and business needs.
• Support talent development and succession planning for key roles across the organisation.

Leadership & Manager Enablement. Help our managers become exceptional leaders.

• Coach and support managers on leadership, communication, feedback, performance management and talent development.
• Partner with managers to navigate performance challenges, team dynamics and sensitive people matters.
• Promote a culture of accountability, autonomy and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Culture, Engagement & Social Impact. Strengthen a connected, inclusive and responsible culture by turning our values and ESG ambitions into meaningful initiatives, shared experiences and measurable progress.

• Define and deliver a culture and engagement roadmap aligned with the company’s strategy, values and ESG ambitions
• Translate our values into concrete behaviours, rituals and programmes that foster inclusion, collaboration, knowledge sharing and responsible business practices
• Measure employee engagement and social impact, track progress against relevant frameworks such as B Corp, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Own internal events, team buildings and community initiatives, from everyday celebrations to flagship moments
• Partner with leadership to communicate priorities and ensure our culture and social commitments evolve as the company grows

Your toolkit

We are looking for a hands-on People professional who combines strategic thinking, empathy and strong execution.

• A builder rather than a caretaker, with 5 to 8 years of experience in People Operations, People & Culture or HR, and excited to shape and scale the people function of a growing company.
• A genuine passion for people, culture, employee development, and creating meaningful employee experiences, coupled with a strong interest in ESG and building a company culture that reflects these values in everyday decisions and practices.
• Proven experience across recruitment, performance management, talent development, and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong organisational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance empathy and business pragmatism.
• An autonomous, proactive, and hands-on mindset, comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English (additional languages are a plus).
• High standards of confidentiality, integrity, and attention to detail.

Success in the First 12 Months

You will be successful if you have:

• Structured and improved our recruitment process
• Implemented a scalable onboarding experience
• Established a robust performance review framework
• Defined career paths and development practices
• Measured and improved employee engagement
• Strengthened management capabilities
• Helped maintain our culture while supporting company growth
• Designed and launched a company culture roadmap with measurable initiatives supporting engagement, collaboration, transparency and growth.

What we offer

At craft it, we understand that each individual's needs are as unique as the solutions we craft. We offer:

• A flexible salary package tailored to your lifestyle and priorities
• Flex Income Plan suited to your needs
• Mobility Package Plan
• A hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance
• DKV Hospital Insurance
• Monizze meal and eco vouchers
• Pension group insurance
• Exceptional spacious office ensuring the best creative environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
• Regular teambuilding events and casual get-togethers : there are plenty of reasons to celebrate !
• A collaborative team of brilliant minds in an open and friendly culture

What are the next steps

• You'll have a screening call with a member of the team (30min max)
• Next is the skill assessment with an associate (1h max)
• Finally, an interview with the Founder (1h max)

If we're a match, you'll then get an offer and start ASAP.

Craft it is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or any other characteristic.