HR & Payroll Operations Lead - CDI

JR France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une entreprise innovante dans le domaine de l'assurance recherche un HR & Payroll Operations Lead pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique à Paris. Ce rôle implique la gestion de la paie, l'implémentation de processus de compensation et la contribution à l'amélioration des opérations RH. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en RH, en surmontant les défis de la diversité et de l'automatisation, tout en évoluant dans un environnement international.

Prestations

Environnement de travail collaboratif

Formation continue et développement personnel

Possibilité de travail à domicile jusqu'à 2 jours par semaine

Salaire compétitif

Qualifications

• 5 à 10 ans d'expérience en RH après graduation.
• Expérience dans la gestion des opérations RH souhaitée.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement international.

Responsabilités

• Gérer la paie mensuelle et assurer le bon calcul des taxes sociales.
• Identifier des partenaires pour les compensations et bénéfices.
• Améliorer continuellement les opérations RH.

Connaissances

Rigueur

Résolution de problèmes

Intérêt pour le droit du travail

Compétences en automatisation

Travail international

Formation

Diplôme d'une école de commerce ou d'une institution académique

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18.06.2025

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02.08.2025

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ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING

Descartes was born out of the conviction that the ever-increasing complexity of risks faced by corporations, governments and vulnerable communities calls for a renewed approach in insurance. Our team brings together industry veterans from the most renowned institutions (AXA, SCOR, Swiss Re, Marsh, Aon, ...) and scientists on top of their field to bring underwriting excellence.

After 7 years of existence, Descartes has secured a leading position in parametric insurance for weather and climate-related risks utilizing machine learning, real-time monitoring from satellite imagery & IoT.

After a successful Series B raise of $120M USD, we launched Descartes Insurance, a 'full stack' insurer licensed to underwrite risk by the French regulator ACPR. With a growing corporate client base (400+ and counting), our diverse team is headquartered in Paris and operates out of our 18 global offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Descartes is trusted by a panel of A-rated (re)insurers to carry out its activities..

ABOUT THE PEOPLE TEAM

As HR & Payroll Operations Lead , you will join our dynamic and collaborative People team, currently made up of 8 dedicated professionals based in Paris. They are committed to driving the company's success, passionate about fostering diversity, and constantly eager to learn and grow.

The team is being expanded around a Chief People Officer who joined in mid-2024, holds a position on the Executive Committee, and drives the People strategy.

The People team's mission is twofold - both equally important:

• Support Descartes growth and resilience globally
• Bring the best possible experience for all candidates and employees, in all our locations

The People team's strategic objectives:

• Build the right People strategy and deploy the team effectively
• Streamline the experience, while ensuring compliance and scale
• Attract and hire top talents
• Enable employees to thrive and grow
• Empower managers to excel in their roles and create resilient organizations.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Your responsibilities will include, for France but also for some other countries.

Payroll Operations

• Manage monthly payroll, via external payroll providers you’ll lead the relationship with;
• Ensure social taxes are properly calculated, controlled and paid, in relation with Finance;
• Manage complex compensation set-ups in line with local laws and regulations (e.g. benefits in kind like company cars, leave subrogation);
• Deploy effective communication strategies regarding employee payroll, including writing (or contribute to writing) relevant documentation that will guide employees who have questions about their payroll.

Compensation & Benefits process implementation

• Identify compensation and benefits partners, negotiate contract terms and set-up partnerships;
• Manage all compensation & benefits initiatives including deferred compensation (e.g. profit sharing, employee savings schemes), fringe benefits (e.g. pension schemes, health insurance) and benefits in kind (company car, phones, housing allowance, etc.);
• Support top management in calculating annual bonus and wage increase schemes and delivering goal settings letters to employees annually.

Scale and compliance

• Contribute to achieving positive outcomes in internal audit reports and control assessments of the HR processes;
• For any new hub or business Descartes would develop (ex.: creation of a new country from scratch, acquired company), contribute to build the HR Operations;
• Continuously improve our operations by simplifying when possible, automating where feasible, and ensuring reliability in everything we do;
• Manage or support HR, Payroll, Compensation and Benefits aspects for new joiners and leavers;
• Documente HR processes, either for employees or for internal purposes.

HR data, tools and reporting

• Enhance and maintain HR databases (Excel and HRIS tool), work with your People colleagues on guaranteeing data consistency;
• Contribute to choosing and implementing our future global HRIS;
• Produce appropriate reports and KPIs for internal and external parties (e.g. investors, internal leadership);
• Support and liaise with Finance on compensation-related reporting, budgeting and controlling (e.g. pension provision, budget forecasts).

ABOUT YOU

Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement

• You are graduated from a Business school/academic institutions/universities with a specialization in HR and equivalent;
• You experienced from 5 to 10 years of experience in HR after graduation;
• You are recognized for :

=> your rigor

=> your problem solving skills ; a bias for action and delivery

=> your strong interest in labor law and payroll issues

=> your practical mindset and eagerness to automate and scale thanks to tools

=> your ability to work in a true international context, with different cultures, but also different regulations and law

• You have significant experience in an HR department, with ideally a focus in HR Operations (“administration du personnel”);
• You are at ease, either in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where agility and automation were critical, or in a regulated industry (such as banking or insurance) where you developed strong skills in navigating compliance and risk management functions effectively;
• You have ideally already been managing an international scope, taking into account local specificities and identifying the right partners in each country;
• You are fluent in French and English (written and verbal communication);
• You recognize yourself in values like: excellence, diversity, humility and eagerness to learn.

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?

• Work in a both collaborative and professional environment;
• Be part of an international team, passionate about diversity;
• Commitment from Descartes to its staff of continued learning and development (including annual seminars, training etc.) to enable your growth;
• Join a company with a true purpose – help us support our clients be more resilient in the face of climate risks;
• A competitive salary, bonus and benefits;
• You may work from home up to 2 days a week.

At Descartes Underwriting, we cherish value of diversity whatever it may be. We are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and for equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.

With equal skills, all our positions are open to people with disabilities.