- Company Name
- Syntetica
- Job Title
- Head of People
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Head of People
**Role Summary:**
Lead and build the People & Culture function from inception, establishing scalable HR systems, organizational design, and talent strategies to support rapid growth in a deep‑tech textile recycling startup.
**Expectations:**
- Drive high‑performance organizational culture through clear standards and daily practices.
- Merge strategic planning with operational execution to scale people capabilities.
- Deliver tangible HR initiatives that align with the company’s fast‑moving industrial environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design and implement scalable hiring, onboarding, performance, compensation, and development processes.
- Translate corporate strategy into workforce planning, hiring roadmaps, role scopes, and success profiles in collaboration with founders and technical leaders.
- Structure rigorous talent acquisition pipelines for technical, industrial, and corporate roles, ensuring a superior candidate experience.
- Develop performance and development frameworks (goal setting, feedback, career paths, manager enablement).
- Oversee compensation, compliance, payroll, benefits, contracts, and multi‑site regulatory compliance (France).
- Champion company values, embed them in systems, and serve as a strategic advisor during rapid scaling.
**Required Skills:**
- 6+ years in People/HR roles, preferably scaling teams in industrial deep‑tech or high‑growth tech startups.
- Proven experience designing & executing People & Culture systems (performance cycles, compensation frameworks, hiring processes).
- Deep knowledge of French labor law, payroll administration, and employment contracts.
- Successful hiring and support of technical/industrial profiles (engineering, manufacturing, R&D).
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
- System‑oriented mindset; ability to create scalable, non‑bureaucratic processes.
- Demonstrated ownership, autonomy, and comfort navigating ambiguity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
- Relevant HR certifications (e.g., SHRM‑SP/CM, HRCI, or French HR credentials) desirable but not mandatory.