Since 2015, papernest has been transforming the way people manage their contracts, making subscription, management, and switching simple through one smart, intuitive platform.

We have supported more than 2 million customers across France, Spain, and Italy. Along the way, we have continued to invest in new verticals, establishing papernest as a high-performing, innovative, and competitive scale-up in a fast-growing market.

With over 900 employees, we are strengthening our position as a European market leader.

papernest is growing fast, and our HR function needs to keep pace. We're looking for our next Head of HR France to take the lead on HR strategy across our entire French footprint, around 250 employees, split between Paris and Reims.

Your missions :

Leadership & HR strategy

Define and drive the HR strategy and policy for France, in line with group HR strategy (close coordination with the HR team based in Barcelona)
Manage, coach and grow the France HR team (4 to 5 people, across Paris and Reims)
Be THE go-to Business Partner across your entire scope: disciplinary matters, on-boarding, off-boarding, reorganizations, litigation
Lead the French rollout of the Manager DNA programme (Posture + Practice, the 4 pillars: Model / Do-er / Coach / Driver) and the redesign of the performance review grid (50% OKR / 50% Work Formula & skills)

HR transformation & innovation

Be the France lead on the HR AI-Transformation project: mapping the employee journey, deploying Claude as a strategic HR ally and Cowork to automate low-value operational tasks
Shift the HR function from reactive to proactive, leveraging data and new AI tools

HR administration, payroll & compliance

Ensure full legal compliance on payroll, personnel administration and labor law
Be the France payroll lead: drive payroll production directly with our external payroll provider
Administer and evolve the HRIS (Workday)

Employee relations

Prepare and run both works councils (CSE) : Paris and Reims

HR development

Build and steer the training plan
Partner with the Talent Acquisition teams to set recruitment up for success
Oversee office management activities for our Paris and Reims offices

What we're looking for :

At least 5 years of experience in generalist HR roles, with proven team management experience, ideally within a fast-growing organization (start-up, scale-up...)
Natural leadership, excellent interpersonal skills and strong management capabilities
A sharp analytical mindset: you're as comfortable thinking strategically as you are rolling up your sleeves operationally
Genuine curiosity for AI and new HR tools, you're not afraid to rethink processes with Claude or Cowork
Strong autonomy and adaptability
Fluent English (regular exchanges with the Spain HR team, based in Barcelona)

What we offer :

🌍 Grow in an international and inclusive environment: Everyone has their place at papernest!
💸 Compensation: You'll receive a Business Creator Share Warrants (BSPCE) package upon joining.
🏆 Perks: Great deals on our services (home insurance, green electricity, gas).
🩺 Health: Alan health insurance, 50% covered by papernest.
🍽️ Meals: Swile card (€9/day), breakfast every Tuesday, and office perks.
⛳️ Sport: Access to GYMLIB for discounted gym memberships.
📚 Training: Continuous training tailored to your goals.
📈 Career growth: Multiple paths to deepen expertise or explore new directions.
✨ Remote work: 2 days of remote work per week.
⚖️ Legal advice: Privileged access to Ekie for personalized legal/tax advice.

Hiring Process :

First call with Eva, Talent Acquisition Specialist (30');
Interview with Olivier, CHRO (1h);
Business Case to evaluate your skills;
Last interview with Benoit, Founder & Managing Director (45').

If this is your challenge, don't miss it! We look forward to meeting you, no matter your gender, race, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Our selection processes and workplace are inclusive and adapted for everyone.

Ladies, we strongly encourage you to apply! Even if you feel that you do not meet all the criteria mentioned in this offer, please note that they are only indicative. Your application will be considered with great interest. Parity and diversity are an asset for our teams!

Head of Human Ressources - CDI - Paris

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