Senior People Operations Partner (FR & UK)

Team: People Operations

Location: Paris

Commitment: Full-time contract

Workplace Type: hybrid

Responsibilities

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 AQEMIAs 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 AQEMIAs culture, values, and standards of excellence.

Collaborate with the broader People team to continuously improve engagement, communication, onboarding, and employee experience initiatives.

Qualifications

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.

Our Recruitment Process

1. Talent Acquisition Interview (30 min)

2. Hiring Manager Interview with our VP People (45 min)

3. Business Case & Skills Assessment (60 min)

4. Culture Fit Interview with Emmanuelle Martiano, Co-founder & COO (45 min)

5. Final Interview with Maximilien Levesque, Co-founder & CEO (60 min)