People Operations Specialist

We're looking for a confirmed or Senior People Operations Specialist to join a team that moves fast, thinks strategically, and genuinely cares about the employee experience. You'll be part of a structured yet agile People Operations team, working alongside a Head of People Operations and a People Operations Manager (your direct manager), with 5 specialists each owning a dedicated scope. Your scope will cover Tech and Product on the French market. In this role, your solid grounding in HR operations and your ability to build robust reporting frameworks and automate administrative processes will be essential levers to support Pennylane's continued growth.

Responsibilities

Be the go-to HR contact for ~300 employees across Tech and Product based in France; Own the full employee journey: onboarding, offboarding, contracts, amendments, certificates, absences, end to end with a high standard of quality; Build trusted relationships with employees and managers, genuinely responsive and helpful; Prepare and transmit payroll variables with precision and reliability; Monitor employee benefits (health insurance, pension, meal vouchers) and ensure employees get the most out of them; Spot inefficiencies and build solutions (smarter Notion page, better workflow, fully automated process); Lead or co-lead digitalization of HR tools and contribute to scalable PeopleOps infrastructure; Get involved in projects beyond daily scope: D&I initiatives, EVP, HR tool rollouts; Bring structure, documentation, and operational rigor; Stay on top of French labor law and ensure company remains compliant; Keep operational documentation sharp and up to date (onboarding booklet, Notion pages, charters, guides)

Requirements

Solid experience as a People Ops Specialist gained within a fast-growing company or startup environment; Comfortable working independently, able to juggle multiple priorities and stay effective in a fast-paced, ever-changing context; Partner closely with several HRBPs on a daily basis; Growth mindset, thrives in environments where things move fast and embracing change is part of the job; Proficient in Workday; Genuinely curious about how AI & automation can make People Ops smarter and already started putting that curiosity into practice; Fully fluent in French and proficient in English; Solid grounding in HR operations; Ability to build robust reporting frameworks and automate administrative processes

Benefits

Real ownership; High-impact population: Tech and Product at the heart of Pennylane's growth; Room to grow; A team that values craft