Chief People Officer

Phenix; Paris; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phenix, une entreprise engagée dans la lutte contre le gaspillage alimentaire, recherche un Chief People Officer pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique à Paris. Ce rôle stratégique implique de diriger la vision et la culture RH tout en favorisant l'engagement des employés. Si vous avez une solide expérience dans les ressources humaines et un fort engagement envers les valeurs sociales, Phenix vous offre une opportunité unique de faire une différence.

Prestations

Culture de travail collaborative

Engagement élevé des employés

Possibilité de travail à distance 2 jours/semaine

Qualifications

• 8–12 ans d'expérience dans des rôles senior en ressources humaines.
• Connaissance approfondie du droit du travail français.
• Expérience en gestion d'équipes RH et budgets.

Responsabilités

• Définir et exécuter la vision RH en accord avec les objectifs de l'entreprise.
• Gérer le développement organisationnel et la transformation.
• Assurer la conformité avec le droit du travail.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Intelligence émotionnelle

Description du poste

Phenix is a French impact-driven company dedicated to the fight against food waste. We offer innovative and practical solutions that help businesses reduce waste and give a second life to unsold products, notably through the redistribution to non-profit organizations.

As a certified B Corp & ESUS (“entreprise solidaire d’utilité sociale”) company and a leader in the anti-waste movement in Europe, Phenix combines technology, human expertise, and social impact to build a more responsible and circular economy.

Joining Phenix means becoming part of a committed and passionate team working to make zero waste the norm, not the exception.

Key responsabilities

We believe our success starts and ends with our people.

As Chief People Officer , you will be the strategic leader of our People function and a key member of the Executive Committee, reporting to our Chief Executive Officer Simon Baldeyrou. You’ll define and drive our People vision, lead organizational transformation, and cultivate a culture of performance, inclusion, and engagement — all while ensuring operational excellence. This is a rare opportunity to :

Lead a high-impact People strategy from the top.

Empower and grow our teams (around 170 people today) across borders

Champion a culture that is authentic and inclusive, based on four strong values widely shared by our team members : solidarity, transparency, optimism, audacity

Represent the People function at the Executive Committee and contribute to company-wide strategy.

Define and execute our HR vision aligned with business goals and company culture.

Lead organizational development and transformation as we scale and expand

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people matters.

2. Talent & Development

Own and execute our hiring roadmap with operational teams.

Build and evolve talent development frameworks : career paths, compensation policy, internal mobility, succession planning.

Lead performance management : feedback culture, biannual reviews, and ongoing coaching.

Train and support managers on key HR topics to foster leadership at all levels.

Drive engagement, motivation, and a high-performance mindset across all teams.

3. Culture & Employee Experience

Deliver a consistent and values-aligned employee experience from onboarding to offboarding.

Champion our values and foster a strong, purpose-driven company culture.

Lead our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts

Champion internal communication, environmental and social initiatives, and employee well-being.

Run quarterly engagement surveys and implement action plans to maintain our eNPS (>

50) at a high level.

Promote unity, trust, and collaboration within the Executive Committee and across the company.

4. People Operations & Compliance

Oversee payroll, benefits, and employee administration.

Implement HR performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making, and ensure regular reporting

Ensure full compliance with labor law in France and abroad (Spain and Portugal for now) and oversee social dialogue (Works Council / CSE meetings).

Handle offboarding processes with care and professionalism.

Manage relationships with external stakeholders (URSSAF, labor authorities, healthcare providers, etc.).

Your Team

You’ll lead a People team of four with 2 HR Business Partners, 1 Payroll Manager and 1 Office & Impact Manager.

If you want to thrive in an impact-driven startup, Phenix offers you the opportunity to work alongside motivated, dynamic, and dedicated teams.

Feel free to apply if you have

• 8–12 years of experience in senior People roles, ideally in international and transforming environments.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Deep knowledge of French labor law and social dialogue practices.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience managing HR teams and budgets.
• Business-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and able to build trust at all levels.
• Fluent in English and French.

Work conditions

A strategic role at the executive table with real influence and ownership

Paris-based role (can be remote 2 days / week)

A collaborative, caring, and ambitious work culture.

A purpose-driven organization with a collaborative, values-oriented culture

A very high employee engagement

Compensation package upon profile

Recruitment Process

• 45-minute conversation with Emmanuelle, HRBP, to discuss your career goals, assess whether they align with what we offer, and understand your motivations.
• 1 hourinterview with Simon, CEO.
• 1 hour interview with Pauline, current Chief People Officer.
• A meetingwith other members of the executive committee.
• A team coffee, to give you the opportunity to get familiar with the environment and company culture.

Please be awarethat this job description is indicative : even if you don’t check every single box, your curiosity and willingness to learn are your greatest assets. At Phenix, we’re not looking for experience at all costs — we’re looking for potential!

All our job opportunities are, of course, open to people with disabilities. If you have specific needs, we’ll always find solutions to adapt the role accordingly