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People Operations Specialist

Pennylane - Paris, Île-de-France, France - In-office - posted 2026-08-06

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Pennylane is a fast-growing fintech reinventing how companies manage their finances. With €400M in funding (including from Sequoia), 1000+ employees across 25+ nationalities, and a 4.6/5 Glassdoor rating, the company serves over 1 million SMEs and 8000 accounting firms in France. You'll join a structured yet agile People Operations team as a confirmed or senior specialist, reporting to a People Operations Manager. Your primary responsibility is supporting ~300 employees across Tech and Product functions based in France. Key responsibilities include: **People Operations & Employee Lifecycle**: Serve as the primary HR contact for your scope, managing the complete employee journey from onboarding through offboarding. Handle contracts, amendments, certificates, and absence management with high quality standards. Build trusted relationships with employees and managers, providing responsive and helpful support. **Payroll & Benefits**: Prepare and transmit payroll variables accurately and reliably. Monitor employee benefits including health insurance, pension, and meal vouchers, ensuring employees maximize their value. **Process Improvement & Automation**: Identify operational inefficiencies and develop solutions ranging from improved Notion workflows to fully automated processes. Lead or co-lead HR tool digitalization initiatives and contribute to scalable PeopleOps infrastructure. **Strategic Projects**: Participate in cross-functional initiatives including D&I programs, EVP development, and HR tool implementations. Bring structure, documentation, and operational rigor to all projects. **Compliance & Regulatory**: Stay current with French labor law and ensure company compliance. Maintain operational documentation including onboarding materials, process guides, and organizational charters. You'll bring solid People Ops experience from fast-growing companies or startups, with proficiency in Workday and genuine interest in AI and automation. You're autonomous, comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments, and collaborative with HRBPs. Full French fluency and English proficiency required. The role offers real ownership, high-impact work with core product teams, and growth opportunities as Pennylane scales.

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