People Manager 

Key Highlights:

Location: Paris, hybrid working (minimum of 3 days per week onsite)

Reporting to: Head of People 

Salary: up to €65,000 depending on experience

About Us 🗯️

Founded in 2010 in Durham, UK, SaleCycle helps businesses grow in the digital age through innovative solutions that drive engagement, boost conversions, and deliver long-term value. We’re on a mission to spark positive change in the digital space, powering success for our clients and partners around the world.

Headquartered in the North East of England, we’ve grown into an international team, with a strong presence in France and an exciting journey of expansion and innovation behind us.

At SaleCycle, we’re built for the bold, for curious minds and go-getters ready to tackle big challenges and create global impact. We don’t shy away from the unknown; we embrace it, turning obstacles into opportunities.

None of this would be possible without our people. They’re the heart of everything we do.

Our Values ✨

At SaleCycle, we care about people; it’s our top priority. We prioritise well-being, growth, and innovation, continuously pushing boundaries as a team and a company.

• Continuous Innovation: Collaborate, innovate, and celebrate!
• Premium Execution: Excellence Delivered Every Time!
• High Curiosity: Embrace your inner child - ask why and listen!
• Proactive Collaboration: United, we work together and lead the way!
• Ultimate Passion: Infuse passion into every action!

Job Summary

The People Manager will be the sole HR professional based in our Paris office, responsible for overseeing HR operations and people initiatives for our team in France. This is a highly operational and generalist role, requiring someone who can turn their hand to many different aspects of HR and support a wide variety of initiatives across the business. The role demands a highly autonomous, proactive, and knowledgeable individual who can navigate the complexities of French employment law while collaborating seamlessly with our global People team. The People Manager will serve as the main point of contact for all French employees and act as a key partner to local management, ensuring HR best practices are implemented and maintained across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Collaborate with hiring managers to define hiring needs and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for all roles in France, from job advertisement to offer negotiation.
• HR Administration & Payroll: Manage and be accountable for the French monthly payroll process in collaboration with our external provider (Payfit). Oversee all administrative tasks related to the employee lifecycle, including contracts, benefits, and maintenance of employee records via our HRIS platform (HiBob).
• Employee Relations & Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance and support. Act as a trusted partner to line managers, assisting them with day-to-day people management.
• Social Dialogue & Legal Compliance: Manage all aspects of social relations and serve as the main liaison for the Works Council (CSE). Ensure all HR practices and internal policies are in full compliance with French labor laws.
• Global HR Projects: Actively and effectively cooperate with the global People team on key global HR projects, such as performance management systems and compensation and benefits reviews, and ensure their successful local implementation.
• Employee Engagement & Development: Champion a positive work environment through various engagement initiatives. Manage and improve the training policy in France and support the development of career paths for local employees.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least four years of work experience in an HRBP or HR Manager role, with a strong preference for experience within a tech or SME business.
• Full professional proficiency in English and French (written & spoken).
• A strong foundation in all key HR disciplines, including employee relations, recruitment, and HR administration.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with a hands-on approach.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• A Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Prior experience managing social relations, particularly with a Works Council (CSE).
• Previous experience using an HRIS platform, ideally Hibob.
• A background in managing or overseeing payroll processes.
• Experience in an international business.

Perks & Benefits 

You can find out more about our perks and benefits here. 

Support & Equal Opportunities

If you have a medical condition or require adjustments to our process, let us know so we can support you and ensure you have the best possible interview experience.

✨ We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or age.

Interested? Apply now! 🚀

We’d love to hear from you! If you’re excited about this opportunity and want to be part of a fast-moving, innovative team, apply today.