Senior People Operations Partner (FR & UK)

Aqemia.Com; Paris; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AQEMIA is seeking a Senior People Operations Partner to scale our people infrastructure as we grow across France and the UK. You will own and optimize People Operations across the employee lifecycle with a focus on compliance, operational excellence, and a seamless employee experience.

You will collaborate with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and the broader People team to design scalable processes, leverage data for decision-making, and drive automation and AI-powered improvements to support our

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in People Operations, HR business partnering, or HR operations in fast-growing international environments.
• Strong expertise across the employee lifecycle: onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Solid knowledge of French employment law and experience supporting multi-country populations.
• Hands-on experience with HR systems, employee data management, and people analytics.
• Proven track record of improving processes, driving operational excellence, and scaling HR practices.
• Experience leveraging automation, AI tools, or digital solutions to improve HR efficiency.

Responsabilités

• Own People Operations across the employee lifecycle for France and the UK.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and Legal to ensure accurate and efficient people processes.
• Design and continuously improve scalable workflows, documentation, and operational practices.
• Leverage AI and automation to streamline People Operations and enhance the employee experience.
• Support workforce planning and organizational data management with People leadership.

Connaissances

People Ops

HR analytics

Automation & AI

Stakeholder mgmt

Data-driven decisions

Outils

HRIS platforms

Description du poste

About our People Department

The People team (6 people) is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent while fostering a high-performance and mission-driven culture.

Supporting employees throughout their entire journey at AQEMIA, the team leads talent acquisition, people operations, learning and development, performance management, and employee experience initiatives.

By building strong foundations for growth and engagement, the People team helps ensure AQEMIA remains a place where world-class talent can do their best work.

The Role

As a Senior People Operations Partner (France & UK), you will play a critical role in building and scaling AQEMIA's people infrastructure as the company continues its international growth.

Acting as a strategic and operational HR partner, you will own and optimize People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and a seamless employee experience across France and the UK.

You will collaborate closely with managers, employees, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and the broader People team to create scalable processes, leverage data for decision-making, and ensure our HR foundations support AQEMIA's ambitious growth plans.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong operational rigor with a service-oriented mindset and enjoys building efficient, compliant, and people-centric organizations.

Lead and Scale People Operations

• Own People Operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, contract management, and offboarding.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and Legal to ensure accurate and efficient people processes.
• Design and continuously improve scalable workflows, documentation, and operational practices to support AQEMIA's growth.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline People Operations processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience.
• Support workforce planning and organizational data management in collaboration with People leadership.

Ensure Compliance and Manage Employee Relations

• Ensure HR policies, practices, and documentation comply with employment regulations across France and the UK.
• Maintain audit‑ready employee records and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations matters, and performance‑related topics.
• Identify and mitigate employment‑related risks while ensuring fair and consistent people practices.

Drive HR Systems, Data, and Operational Excellence

• Own and optimize HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, process efficiency, and a strong employee experience.
• Build and maintain HR reporting and people analytics to support leadership decision‑making.
• Lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives, including AI‑powered workflows and self‑service solutions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve systems, tools, and integrations.

Deliver an Outstanding Employee Experience

• Serve as a trusted HR partner for managers and employees across France and the UK.
• Ensure every employee touchpoint reflects AQEMIA's culture, values, and standards of excellence.
• Collaborate with the broader People team to continuously improve engagement, communication, onboarding, and employee experience initiatives.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Business Partnering, or HR Operations roles within fast‑growing and international environments.
• Strong expertise across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Solid knowledge of French employment law and experience supporting multi‑country populations.
• Hands‑on experience with HR systems, employee data management, and people analytics.
• Proven track record of improving processes, driving operational excellence, and scaling HR practices.
• Experience leveraging automation, AI tools, or digital solutions to improve HR efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

• Strong operational rigor and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Pragmatic problem‑solving mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Data‑driven decision‑making and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to identify opportunities for automation and leverage AI tools to optimize workflows and increase operational efficiency.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience supporting employees in both France and the UK.
• Experience in a biotech, deeptech, technology, or scale‑up environment.
• Experience implementing or optimizing HRIS platforms and people processes.
• Exposure to organizational design, workforce planning, or compensation programs.

Why Join Us ?

At AQEMIA, we work for a mission: joining us means having your own impact on changing the way drugs are discovered, and helping to shape the direction of our fast‑growing company and team.

Expanding Drug Discovery Pipeline: Focused on critical therapeutic areas like Oncology, CNS, Immuno‑inflammation… with in vivo proof of concept/patent stage programs. Collaborations with top Pharma, including a $140M Sanofi deal.

World‑Class Interdisciplinary Team: work alongside exceptional talent at the intersection of technology and life sciences. Our teams combine deep expertise in AI, physics‑based modeling, biology, and medicinal chemistry to push the boundaries of innovation.

DeepTech Recognition: AQEMIA is proud to be part of the French Tech 120 and France 2030, highlighting our role as a key player in Europe’s DeepTech ecosystem.

Prime Location with Flexibility: Our offices are located in the heart of Paris and London (King’s Cross), with flexible work arrangements including up to two remote days per week.

Strong Financial Backing: $100M raised from leading European and International investors.