HR Specialist

Wallester; Cannes; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hands-on HR role with ownership

Career opportunities

Supportive leadership

Modern city-center office

Referral program

Team building & company events

Free parking

Job summary

Wallester is an HR-driven fintech company seeking an HR Specialist in France to manage the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment, onboarding, and employment administration in line with French labour law. This role is hands-on and entails real ownership of day-to-day HR processes.

You will partner with hiring managers, ensure accurate HR records, and coordinate onboarding, benefits registration, and offboarding.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of proven experience in an HR role.
• Strong knowledge of French labour law.
• Experience working with HR systems and digital tools.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle documentation and records.
• Coordinate onboarding plans and conduct onboarding sessions (on-site and online).
• Register employees for benefits and manage occupational health checks.
• Guide offboarding and prepare termination-related documents.
• Support employer branding and employee experience initiatives.
• Conduct HR interviews and manage job offers and final agreements.
• Collect required personal data and employment documents from new hires.

Skills

HR experience

French language

English language

Communication

Discretion

Tools

HR systems

Job description

About Us

Wallester is a cutting-edge financial technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for businesses seeking to modernize their payment systems. By offering white-label card issuance platforms, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and comprehensive support for both digital and physical cards, Wallester empowers companies to enhance their financial services and customer experience. Recognized as a leader in the FinTech space, Wallester has earned a reputation for its state-of-the-art technology, security, and scalability. Whether you are a startup or an established enterprise, Wallester delivers flexible, reliable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy.

About The Role

We are looking for an HR Specialist in France to support the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment, onboarding, and employment administration. In this role, you will work closely with hiring managers and the HR Team Lead to ensure smooth, compliant, and people-focused HR operations in line with French labour law and company standards. This role is operational and hands-on, with real ownership of day-to-day HR processes.

Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Prepare and manage employment-related documentation throughout the employee lifecycle (amendments, role changes, promotions).
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.
• Ensure compliance with legal and internal HR requirements.

Onboarding & Employment Administration

• Coordinate onboarding plans with hiring managers and define actions and timelines.
• Ensure clear and timely communication with new hires throughout the onboarding process.
• Conduct onboarding sessions (on-site and online).
• Register employees for benefits and manage occupational health checks in line with local requirements.

Offboarding

• Guide employees through offboarding procedures and explain next steps.
• Prepare termination-related documentation and agreements.
• Deactivate Employee Benefits And Required Registrations.

Employer Branding & Employee Experience

• Support employer branding and external HR initiatives in line with company guidelines.
• Contribute to a positive, consistent, and professional employee experience across the full HR lifecycle.

Recruitment & Hiring

• Conduct HR interviews and ensure fair and objective candidate evaluation in line with company standards and French labour law.
• Prepare, issue, and track job offers, ensuring accuracy of employment terms, compensation, and benefits.
• Communicate job offer details to candidates and document final agreements.
• Collect required personal data and employment documentation from new hires.
• Prepare employment agreements and other employment-related documents.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of proven experience in an HR role.
• Strong knowledge of French labour law.
• Experience working with HR systems and digital tools.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Fluency in French and English.

We offer

• Competitive salary
• A hands-on HR role with real ownership and impact
• Career opportunities
• Supportive and caring Leadership
• A modern office in the city centerA chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team
• Referral program
• Team building and Company Events
• Free parking