Senior People Operations Specialist

TL;DR

Senior People Operations Specialist (HRIS/Payroll): Managing France payroll governance and optimizing HRIS workflows within an international scale-up environment with an accent on automation and data-driven decision-making. Focus on transitioning the People Ops function into a strategic business partner through analytics and process excellence.

Location: Hybrid in Paris or Bordeaux, France (4 days on-site per week)

Company

A global leader in marketplace innovation, providing an enterprise operating system for retailers and B2B organizations to launch and scale marketplaces.

What you will do

• Own France payroll governance for 400+ employees, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance.
• Act as the functional expert for HRIS (BambooHR), designing and optimizing automated workflows.
• Develop HR dashboards to monitor headcount, turnover, and payroll costs using AI and automation.
• Lead international People projects, including HRIS rollouts and process harmonization across EMEA.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and People Partners to drive operational excellence.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in People Operations, HRIS, or Payroll Operations.
• Strong expertise in French payroll processes and personnel administration.
• Advanced proficiency in HRIS, Excel/Google Sheets, and reporting tools.
• Professional-level English (C1 level required).
• Experience managing HR projects in an international environment.
• Must be based in Paris or Bordeaux, France.

Nice to have

• Genuine interest in automation and no-code tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in an international scale-up operating across 8 countries.
• High-impact role with strategic ownership of People Ops functions.
• Technical, data-driven environment with a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Ambitious, collaborative, and innovation-focused team culture.

Hiring process

• Application review involving AI-assisted screening for efficiency.
• Human-led final hiring decisions and interviews.