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People Operations

• Own the HR function across the Paris and New York studios
• Build and manage contracts, onboarding, leave, and French labor compliance processes
• Develop an outsourcing strategy for payroll, legal, and other external HR expertise
• Own the skills matrix and career framework
• Lead the global performance review cycle, including calibration and follow-through
• Build development programs and career paths with practice leads
• Partner with Finance and leadership on compensation and benefits
• Support practice leads with performance issues and other people situations
• Create tools and training to help managers handle people challenges independently
• Lead recruitment and workforce planning for both studios
• Determine which capabilities to build internally versus source through freelancers and partners
• Build relationships with recruiting partners, schools, and industry networks
• Take ownership of the talent community program over time

People Director