About the team:

You will be part of the DataDome People team, made up of 7 people who are dedicated to maintain and develop a Culture of Excellence: attracting the best talent, hiring great people, onboarding BotBusters and ensuring their support, experience, engagement, and growth during the whole employee lifecycle in our company.

The People Team is responsible for the development of an international team of 200 Botbusters ! We blend strategic HR Partnership, Care & Challenge to empower our teams to thrive.

You will work closely with a cross-functional team based in both France & the US.

In this context, you will report to our VP People.

About the Role

As a Manager, People Partnering, you will act as an advisor and coach to business leaders and managers, ensuring alignment between business objectives and people strategies. You’ll contribute to drive initiatives across performance management, organizational development and change management to foster a caring and high-performing culture according to our philosophy. You will manage the internal People Ops / People Partner team based in France and in the US, composed of three people.

In this position you will:

• HR Partnership
  • Collaborate with Employees and Managers to understand business goals and align people initiatives accordingly
  • Partner with VP People and management on organizational design aligned to business needs
  • Roll out of (individual) Development plans with People Ops/People Partner Team
  • Prepare rationales for Hiring needs, use people data and insights to support decision-making
  • Analyze HR metrics (attrition, surveys, KPIs) to drive actions
• Culture, Employee Experience & Engagement
  • Develop and implement initiatives to boost engagement and retention
  • Monitor and maintain employee experience through surveys, feedback loops, and action plans
  • Promote a feedback culture and ensure transparent HR communication across teams
  • Animate and strengthen Middle-Management and Managers Community through Coachings, Trainings and Co-Development
• Performance Management & Talent Development
  • Partner with teams to identify and close skills gaps
  • Support internal mobilities and promotions, career path frameworks for different departments (Sales, Product, Solution & Services etc.), succession planning and leadership development
  • Contribute to Performance management handling, including goal settings
• HR Programs & Compliance
  • Deploy AI-powered HR processes design and implementation that drive efficiency and standardize processes (payroll etc.) globally, where appropriate
  • Co-create and Help roll out company-wide HR initiatives and policies
  • Participate to drive a culture of continuous improvement by making sure our People systems, tools, initiatives, processes and policies respond to business needs (HRIS etc.)
  • Provide advice, ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies and investigate & support complex ER cases
  • Continue to foster a fair compensation and benefits approach

What we look for…

• 5+ years in People Partnering or HR Business Partner roles, with at least 2 years managing teams
• Experience in a SaaS environment is a strong plus
• Proven success supporting distributed global teams (especially U.S. and France)
• Knowledge of HR best practices, legal frameworks and employee lifecycle for France (and US would be a real advantage)
• AI-savvy and comfortable implementing or using AI-driven tools to enhance HR processes
• Exceptional communication, empathy, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field. Master’s or HR certification is a plus
• Fluent in English and French

What’s in it for you?

• Flex Life: While we offer remote, hybrid, & in-office options each position specifies the level of flexibility. Our Parisian office is located next to the Opera Garnier. You will also receive a 500€ stipend to help you set up your ideal workspace if you work hybrid or remotely.
• If you are full remote, the SNCF discount card is paid for you to come to our office to visit us & your team!
• Generous Health Benefits: We have partnered with Kenko for your healthcare needs.
• A 100€ annual allowance is provided for a leisure activity of your choice in Sports or Culture.
• Annual allowance of €200 if you come to the office by bike to cover maintenance costs.
• Professional Development: #Weaimhigh is part of our DNA, therefore we have invested in an internal Learning and Development platform and offer the opportunity to request additional training and support via your manager.
• Events & Team building: #We care and we have fun! We organise Annual Company-Offsite, Events, Drinks, Winter Party, Lunch & Learns and much more are part of our Culture
• Parent Care: Gift & care packages for parents.
• PTO: Based on the country you are based from (e.g. 25 days in France).

What are the next steps?

• If your application is selected, our Talent Acquisition Manager will contact you for a first chat.
• You will then meet with our VP People
• You will do a 1h work session on typical situations
• You will meet a few of our leaders
• The final step will be a one to one meeting with our CEO.
• Welcome to DataDome :)

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DataDome is an equal opportunity employer, and proud to be committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.