HR Generalist & Office Administrator (French Speaking)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive HR Generalist who is also comfortable handling light office administration tasks. The role supports day‑to‑day HR operations across EMEA, manages payroll‑related processes, and assists with employee lifecycle activities while providing office support for our UK location. Regular travel to our Paris and Montpellier offices is required.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct 1:1 meetings with managers and employees, handling follow‑up and documentation.
• Answer routine HR queries, resolve employee issues, and contribute to HR policies and internal communications.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and support training and learning initiatives.
• Manage onboarding and off‑boarding, including HR system updates, IT access, and documentation.
• Oversee termination processes and maintain accurate HR and IT records.
• Assist payroll providers, handle health‑insurance enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Support office logistics, supplier relationships, and coworking‑space coordination.

Required profile

• Fluent French and professional‑level English.
• Minimum three years of experience in an HR generalist role.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with multiple internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Sales, IT).
• High discretion when handling confidential information.

Required skills

• Experience with HRIS/ATS platforms such as BOB, Velocity, Deel, or Greenhouse.
• Familiarity with payroll coordination and health‑insurance administration.