People Partner - FR

People Partner - FR Why we're hiring We're a SaaS scale-up of 50–100 people, growing fast across Europe and the US. Our People team is small by design, we believe in high impact over headcount. As we scale, we need someone who can own everything people-related on the ground in Europe: hiring, day-to-day HR, office life, and making sure every person who joins has a great experience from day one. This is not a support role. You'll be the go-to person for the entire European team and work hand-in-hand with the Head of People to build something we're proud of. What you'll own 🚀 Recruitment Run hiring end-to-end for European roles: sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, managing offers Build and maintain a strong talent pool so we're never starting from zero Participate in optimising our hiring machine by leveraging AI tools to move faster and smarter Make candidates want to join and understand why this team is worth it Onboarding Handle all admin before day one (contracts, tools, paperwork, equipment) Coordinate the first week experience: welcome pack, breakfast, intro sessions Make sure every new joiner feels set up to do great work fast HR ops & employee support Own payroll end-to-end Be the first point of contact for employee questions — answered within 24h Handle employment contracts, leave, and day-to-day HR admin Flag issues early and help solve them before they become problems Office management - Paris Keep the office running smoothly: supplies, deliveries, maintenance, daily clean Coordinate with the building manager for facilities and any technical issues Create an environment people actually want to come to Events & culture Coordinate team gatherings, offsites, and cohesion initiatives (random coffee, team lunches, etc.) Support the Head of People in making culture moments happen Who we're looking for 💎 Experience 3–5 years in a People / HR generalist or Talent role, ideally in a SaaS startup or scale-up environment Comfortable owning both recruiting and HR ops, you don't wait to be told what needs doing Familiar with French employment law and payroll basics What makes you the right person You have a startup mindset: you move fast, figure things out, and don't need a perfect process to get started You're organised : you’re excellent at managing multiple things and keeping them all moving forward. You're a people person in the real sense: people trust you quickly, and you take that seriously You care about candidate and employee experience, the details matter to you You're solutions-oriented: when something's broken, you fix it and then make sure it doesn't break again You're AI-Driven, you leverage AI tools to optimize your workflow, from building custom agents for interview prep to automated candidate scoring. Nice to have Experience with Teamtailor (ATS) and HiBob (HRIS) Previous exposure to an international or US-based team, great if you've worked across cultures What success looks like 🔥 At 1 month You know everyone on the European team by name and role You've taken over HR admin and payroll without any dropped balls You have a clear picture of open roles and where each process stands The office runs smoothly and you've already fixed at least one thing that was annoying people At 3 months You've closed at least 1 role end-to-end Onboarding is structured, consistent, and gets good feedback from new joiners Employees come to you first when they have a question or a problem You've run or co-organised at least one team event At 6 months Hiring is running well : time to hire is under 50 days on average Payroll is clean, on time, every month You've spotted at least one process gap and fixed it without being asked The Head of People trusts you to handle Europe autonomously At 12 months You're the reason the European team feels well taken care of New hires consistently rate their onboarding experience above 4.5/5 You've contributed to building a hiring pipeline that reflects our high-performance culture You're seen as a culture carrier, people feel the difference you make What we offer A seat at the table, you'll work directly with the Head of People and have real ownership from day one A small, high-trust team where what you do is visible and matters A fast-moving environment where you'll learn more in 12 months than in 3 years elsewhere Competitive salary benchmarked to market Hybrid setup : 3 days in the Paris office, 2 days remote per week + 5 fully remote weeks per year A Paris office people actually enjoy coming to Regular team events Interview Process Intro Call: 30-minute conversation to get to know you and your motivations. Skills Interview: Deep dive into GTM recruiting and People Ops with Adèle. Business Case: Show us your strategic thinking and AI-mindset. Founder Meeting: Final discussion with one of our co-founders to align on vision and long-term fit. Department HR & Talent Locations Paris Remote status Hybrid About DeepIP DeepIP was officially created in 2023, branching from our AI-focused sister company, Kili Technology. DeepIP uses AI to unlock new levels of efficiency and value in IP practices. By embracing AI, Gen AI, and the modern software stack, IP professionals can transcend the limitations of conventional processes and deliver exceptional services that protect and value innovation effectively. Founded in 2023 Coworkers 55