Job Title: Human Resources & Office Manager
Location: Fully Remote - Must have full remote or remote-first experience and French labour law knowledge
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
Looking for a proactive and strategic Human Resources & Office Manager (HRO Manager) to lead HR and operational excellence across a remote-first team. You will shape our culture, manage all core HR processes, and ensure our systems, tools, and people strategies scale effectively with the company’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Human Resources: Attract and retain top talent through effective recruitment strategies; lead performance management; promote employee well-being; design and implement career development frameworks; manage and automate HR administration processes (e.g., payroll, expenses, attendance, travel); ensure compliance with labour regulations in a multicultural, international environment; define and monitor HR KPIs such as gender balance, equal pay, and employee engagement; coach and empower managers; support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; implement and manage HR tools and platforms for a distributed workforce; manage end-to-end payroll operations in collaboration with finance/accounting partners.
- Office & Culture Management: Foster and maintain a thriving remote-first work culture; organise internal virtual and hybrid events; act as a key contact for remote operations and asynchronous communication; promote digital efficiency and collaboration through platforms like Slack, Notion, and HRIS tools.
Requirements
- Fluent in both French and English (a third language is a plus)
- Strong knowledge of French labour law (Master’s degree or PhD preferred)
- Based in Paris, with the ability to support remote-first operations
- Proven experience in an HR role within an early-stage startup (Series A–B, under 100 employees)
- Experience working in a remote-only or remote-first environment
- Experience implementing HR tools and systems in a startup context
- Strong digital operations expertise, with working knowledge of tools like Slack
- Managing payroll and administrative processes
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proficient in Google Workspace (GSuite) or Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
- Background in recruitment or agency experience
- Scientific training in biology, biotechnology, or computer science
- Coaching certification or leadership development experience
Our Values
- Ambitious: We aim high with concrete milestones
- Creative: We challenge assumptions in a fast-learning environment
- Supportive: We value team cohesion and mutual respect
- Impact-driven: We focus on delivering meaningful solutions