People Operations Manager – International Expansion
France
Full Time
3 hours ago
No Sponsorship
Key skills
Leadership
About this role
Role Overview
Lead the HR workstream for new entity setup in each new market (US, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK and beyond)
Negotiate and coordinate with local lawyers, payroll providers, and accountants to establish compliant employment frameworks in each country
Define local employment contracts, benefits structures, and onboarding processes per market
Manage relationships with PEO/EOR providers where a local entity is not yet in place
Serve as the point of contact for the local team in case of any HR/Finance/Admin matters
Own the end-to-end process for employee relocations and international assignments — from visa applications to contract amendments to relocation support
Serve as the main point of contact for employees navigating international moves
Own core HR admin across all entities — contracts, amendments, onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination
Build and maintain HR processes and documentation that work across multiple geographies and legal frameworks
Coordinate with external payroll consultants in each country
Maintain compliance with local labour law in all active markets (US, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK and beyond)
Support recruitment coordination across offices with the TA team
Contribute to building a consistent Dedale culture across geographies
Support the performance review cycle and compensation benchmarking across entities
Requirements
4–6 years of HR operations experience, with at least 2–3 years in an international or multi-entity environment
Proven experience setting up HR practices in a new country or subsidiary
Hands-on knowledge of French labour law (essential) and working knowledge of at least one other jurisdiction (US, Germany, Portugal, Spain)
Experience managing international mobility — visas, work permits, détachement, relocation
Comfortable working directly with senior leadership in a fast-moving environment
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple live projects simultaneously
Entrepreneurial mindset with genuine interest to work on different topics
Fluent in English and French
Benefits
You like collaborating as a team, and delivering your best as an individual
You are looking to learn a lot and feel empowered in your next professional mission
You are interested in entrepreneurship
You are passionate about technology, innovation, and investment