People Director

. Own the HR function across the Paris and New York studios .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeParis • FranceLead💰 €55,000 - €70,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Solid experience in people operations within a creative or professional services environment
Deep knowledge of French labor law
Strong HR administration expertise
Ability to oversee US HR requirements and obligations
Understanding of agency operations, including capacity, delivery, and team health
Sound judgment and interpersonal instinct
Ability to work independently and prioritize competing urgent demands
Ability to recognize when to escalate situations
Ability to build trust with practice leads
Candidates local to Paris or the close suburbs prioritized
Working hours based on collaboration with Paris and New York time zones

Comp & perks