Senior People Operations Manager

Ringover France

. Take full ownership of the HR operations foundation: employee lifecycle, payroll, compliance, systems, and reporting .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeParis • FranceSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in HR Operations, including employee lifecycle management, payroll administration, and compliance with French employment law. Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and produce key HR reports for senior leadership.

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HR Operations ManagementPayroll AdministrationFrench Employment LawHRIS Tools ProficiencyPeople Management

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementPayroll ProcessingCompliance MonitoringData Accuracy ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailService OrientationWork StructuringTeam DevelopmentDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

HRISLuccaPayFitSilaeFigures

Industry Keywords

Telecommunications Collective Bargaining AgreementStatutory LeaveHR ReportingCross-Functional CollaborationInternational HR Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take full ownership of the HR operations foundation: employee lifecycle, payroll, compliance, systems, and reporting
Manage a team of three
Oversee the employee lifecycle, from contract creation through complete offboarding
Ensure the accuracy of HR data across HRIS, payroll, and talent management tools
Define and continuously improve onboarding and offboarding policies and processes
Ensure the accuracy and timely completion of the monthly payroll cycle with the Payroll and Finance teams
Oversee absences, statutory leave, and payroll events
Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related matters
Monitor legal developments and anticipate their impact on HR processes
Oversee regulatory matters and relationships with HR service providers
Define the HR systems roadmap and lead improvement or migration projects
Automate low-value-added processes
Produce and present key HR reports to senior leadership
Advise managers and employees on complex HR matters
Collaborate with Finance, HRBPs, and senior leadership on cross-functional projects
Design the target organization for the People Operations team and develop international playbooks
Manage, develop, and organize the team’s work
Establish team performance indicators
Identify bottlenecks and propose organizational or tooling redesigns
Decide between in-house execution, automation, and outsourcing

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 to 8 years of experience in HR Operations, People Operations, or Payroll
At least 1 to 2 years of people management experience, with direct reports
Proven end-to-end expertise in the employee lifecycle, including payroll administration
Strong knowledge of French employment law and payroll processes
Ideally, knowledge of the Telecommunications collective bargaining agreement and external payroll providers
Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll tools such as Lucca, PayFit, Silae, Figures, or equivalent platforms
Comfortable working with HR data
Strong service orientation, attention to detail, and discretion
Ability to structure and prioritize work in a fast-changing environment
Experience structuring HR operations internationally is a plus
Interest in continuous improvement and team performance analysis
Fluent French and professional English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium health insurance fully covered by the company
Moka.care: confidential access to coaches and psychologists
ClassPass: hundreds of fitness classes and gyms funded by Ringover
Remote work, plus a monthly allowance and home-office budget (chair and monitor)
Sustainable mobility allowance of up to €700 per year
50% reimbursement of the Navigo pass or a fuel allowance, depending on your mode of transport
Meal vouchers and an on-site company restaurant
Five fully paid “Sick Child” days for children up to 12 years old
Ringover Academy and internal AI training
Competitive compensation package: base salary plus variable compensation