Job Title: Human Resources & Office Manager
Location: Fully Remote (Must have remote-first experience and French labor law knowledge)
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
Seeking a proactive and strategic Human Resources & Office Manager (HRO Manager) to lead HR and operational excellence in a remote-first team. You will shape company culture, manage core HR processes, and ensure systems and strategies scale with growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Human Resources:
- Attract and retain top talent through effective recruitment strategies
- Lead performance management and promote employee well-being
- Design and implement career development frameworks
- Manage and automate HR administration processes (payroll, expenses, attendance, travel)
- Ensure compliance with labor regulations in a multicultural, international environment
- Define and monitor HR KPIs such as gender balance, equal pay, and employee engagement
- Coach and empower managers to grow as leaders
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Implement and manage HR tools and platforms suitable for a distributed workforce
- Manage end-to-end payroll operations in collaboration with finance/accounting
- Office & Culture Management:
- Foster and maintain a thriving remote-first work culture
- Organize internal virtual and hybrid events to support connection and morale
- 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 French and English; third language is a plus
- Strong knowledge of French labor law (Master’s degree or PhD preferred)
- Based in Paris with ability to support remote-first operations
- Proven HR experience in an early-stage startup (Series A–B, <100 employees)
- Experience working in a remote-only or remote-first environment
- Experience implementing HR tools and systems in a startup
- Strong digital operations skills, including Slack
- Experience managing payroll and administrative processes
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficient in Google Workspace 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
Values
- Ambitious, Creative, Supportive, Impact-driven