The posting
Since 2015, papernest has been transforming the way people manage their contracts, making subscription, management, and switching simple through one smart, intuitive platform.
We have supported more than 2 million customers across France, Spain, and Italy. Along the way, we have continued to invest in new verticals, establishing papernest as a high-performing, innovative, and competitive scale-up in a fast-growing market.
With over 900 employees, we are strengthening our position as a European market leader.
papernest is growing fast, and our HR function needs to keep pace. We're looking for our next Head of HR France to take the lead on HR strategy across our entire French footprint, around 250 employees, split between Paris and Reims.
Your missions :
Leadership & HR strategy
- Define and drive the HR strategy and policy for France, in line with group HR strategy (close coordination with the HR team based in Barcelona)
- Manage, coach and grow the France HR team (4 to 5 people, across Paris and Reims)
- Be THE go-to Business Partner across your entire scope: disciplinary matters, on-boarding, off-boarding, reorganizations, litigation
- Lead the French rollout of the Manager DNA programme (Posture + Practice, the 4 pillars: Model / Do-er / Coach / Driver) and the redesign of the performance review grid (50% OKR / 50% Work Formula & skills)
HR transformation & innovation
- Be the France lead on the HR AI-Transformation project: mapping the employee journey, deploying Claude as a strategic HR ally and Cowork to automate low-value operational tasks
- Shift the HR function from reactive to proactive, leveraging data and new AI tools
HR administration, payroll & compliance
- Ensure full legal compliance on payroll, personnel administration and labor law
- Be the France payroll lead: drive payroll production directly with our external payroll provider
- Administer and evolve the HRIS (Workday)
Employee relations
- Prepare and run both works councils (CSE) : Paris and Reims
HR development
- Build and steer the training plan
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition teams to set recruitment up for success
- Oversee office management activities for our Paris and Reims offices
What we're looking for :
- At least 5 years of experience in generalist HR roles, with proven team management experience, ideally within a fast-growing organization (start-up, scale-up…)
- Natural leadership, excellent interpersonal skills and strong management capabilities
- A sharp analytical mindset: you're as comfortable thinking strategically as you are rolling up your sleeves operationally
- Genuine curiosity for AI and new HR tools, you're not afraid to rethink processes with Claude or Cowork
- Strong autonomy and adaptability
- Fluent English (regular exchanges with the Spain HR team, based in Barcelona)
What we offer :
🌍 Grow in an international and inclusive environment: Everyone has their place at papernest! With over 46 different nationalities, it's not unusual here to start your sentence in French and finish it in English or en español ¡
💸 Compensation: You’ll receive a Business Creator Share Warrants (BSPCE) package upon joining, according to the company’s current policy.
🏆 Perks: As a home insurance provider and supplier of green electricity and gas, we offer great deals to our employees—because our perks shouldn't be reserved just for our customers!
🩺 Health: We offer Alan, a hassle-free and paperless health insurance provider, with 50% coverage by papernest.
🍽️ Meals: Enjoy a Swile card for your €9/day meal vouchers, 50% funded by papernest. Plus, there’s breakfast every Tuesday at the office, an Ideal Garden fridge on site, and discounts at partner restaurants for healthy and balanced meals.
⛳️Sport: access to GYMLIB service to enjoy discounted gym membership.
📚 Training: Your development matters. You’ll have access to continuous training tailored to your goals—whether they’re technical, linguistic, or managerial.
📈 Career growth: Multiple paths are open to you to grow—by deepening your expertise or exploring new directions. We're here to support your professional ambitions.
✨ Remote work: Benefit from 2 days of remote work per week to boost your focus and productivity.
⚖️ Legal advice: Enjoy privileged access to Ekie for personalized legal and tax advice, helping you handle all your administrative needs with peace of mind!
Hiring Process :
- First call with Eva, Talent Acquisition Specialist (30');
- Interview with Olivier, CHRO (1h) ;
- Business Case to evaluate your skills ;
- Last interview with Benoit, Founder & Managing Director (45').
If this is your challenge, don't miss it! We look forward to meeting you, no matter your gender, race, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Our selection processes and workplace are inclusive and adapted for everyone.
Ladies, we strongly encourage you to apply! Even if you feel that you do not meet all the criteria mentioned in this offer, please note that they are only indicative. Your application will be considered with great interest. Parity and diversity are an asset for our teams!
