HR Director – Scale-Up Environment
We’re partnering with a fast-growing, international tech-driven company to hire an HR Director to support its next phase of growth.
This is a key leadership role, working closely with the CEO and leadership team to shape and execute the people strategy in a dynamic, scaling environment.
The position requires a hands-on, pragmatic HR leader who can balance strategic thinking with execution, and operate effectively within the French legal and social framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team on all people-related decisions
- Design and implement HR frameworks adapted to a scaling organisation
- Lead organisational design and support business growth initiatives
- Drive performance management and contribute to a strong company culture
- Support international expansion (hiring, HR practices, local adaptation)
- Manage employee relations within the French legal and social environment (CSE, labour law)
- Lead and support change management initiatives (growth, restructuring, leadership evolution)
- Build and improve HR processes with a pragmatic, test-and-learn approach
- Stay close to the business, supporting key hires and sensitive people topics
Profile
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within a scaling environment
- Strong track record of building or transforming HR practices in companies under ~200 employees
- Hands-on expertise in French labour law and employee relations
- International exposure (multi-country hiring, cross-border teams, expansion)
- Strong business partnering skills with senior stakeholders
- Pragmatic, action-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in ambiguity
- Comfortable combining strategy and execution
- Languages: French and English required
Base salary: €70-80K or more (depending on location, seniority, and profile)