We're looking for a Senior People Operations Specialist to join our People team at a pivotal moment. As we scale and structure our operations, we're putting employee experience at the heart of everything we do and this role is key to making that happen.

To deliver on this ambition, we need someone who can partner strategically with our People Partners while ensuring operational excellence across the employee lifecycle. That's where you come in.

Key Responsibilities 

People Operations isn't just about processes, it's about enabling our people and our business to thrive. You'll be instrumental in building scalable, employee-centric processes and running the day to day operations.

• Operational excellence
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes: onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, and more.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Support payroll operations: act as backup for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for France and international subsidiaries.

• People Partner collaboration
  • Act as the operational backbone for our People Partner.
  • Partner closely to solve complex cases and support employee needs.
  • Bridge the gap between strategic People initiatives and operational execution.

• Structure & improvement:
  • Help structure and document People Operations processes.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
  • Build tools and resources that empower both employees and managers.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience in People Operations ideally in a start-up or scale-up environment: You know how to navigate ambiguity, build processes from scratch, and adapt as the company evolves.
  
• Strong knowledge of French labor law and People compliance: You understand legal frameworks, collective bargaining agreements, and conduct legal monitoring with confidence.
  
• Process architect mindset: You don't wait for processes to exist; you create them. And then you optimize them with a passion for continuous improvement.
  
• Technologically curious and adaptable: You see AI as an ally, not an obstacle. Whether it's leveraging agentic workflows through tools like Dust, you approach technology with confidence and intellectual curiosity.
  
• Excellent communication skills in French and English (written and spoken): You can explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-HR audiences.
• People Stack: Teamtailor, Personio, Siit, CultureAmp

As we are an international team, please submit your application and CV in English.

About Spendesk
Spendesk is the AI-powered spend management and procurement platform that transforms company spending. By simplifying procurement, payment cards, expense management, invoice processing, and accounting automation, Spendesk sets the new standard for spending at work. Its single, intelligent solution makes efficient spending easy for employees and gives finance leaders the full visibility and control they need across all company spend, even in multi-entity structures. Trusted by thousands of companies, Spendesk supports over 200,000 users across brands such as SoundCloud, Gousto, SumUp, and Bloom & Wild. With offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany, Spendesk also puts community at the heart of its mission.

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About our people & culture
We believe that people do their best work when they’re given the freedom to thrive and grow. That’s why liberation is at the core of everything we do. We empower Spendeskers to take ownership of their work, to navigate ambiguity, and seize every opportunity. Spendeskers come from all over the world (35+ countries and counting!) but we have plenty in common: we're bold, ever-curious, committed to kindness, and tackle every challenge with a positive mindset.

About our benefits
Our culture is built on trust, empowerment, and growth — with benefits to match!

• Flexible on-site policy : 4 days per month remote (non-accumulative) and 3 full weeks remote per year (non-consecutive)
• Lunch 60% funded by Spendesk (Swile Card)
• Alan Premium health insurance
• A Gymlib pass to let off steam after a productive day at work
• Access to Moka.care for emotional and mental health wellbeing
• Access to Vendredi allowing us to change the world
• Latest Apple equipment
• Great office snacks to fuel your day
• A positive team to work with daily!

Diversity & Inclusion

At Spendesk, we're committed to fostering an environment where all differences are encouraged, supported and celebrated. We're building our culture for everyone, with everyone. Our goal is to attract and build a diverse, equal and inclusive team, where everyone feels welcome and we truly embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.