People Operations & Compliance Team Lead
Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems.
The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit . In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!
We're a diverse team of 200+ brilliant minds from over 31 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault‑tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together!
PURPOSE
In a context of rapid growth and increasing organizational complexity, you will be the guardian of Alice & Bob's HR operations, compliance, and data reliability. You will ensure that our People foundations remain robust, scalable, and trustworthy as we grow, while delivering a high‑quality employee experience built on operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Reporting directly to the VP People & Culture, you will play a key role in shaping the way we operate as an employer and in enabling the company to scale confidently in a highly competitive deep‑tech environment.
What you'll do
- Own payroll and employee administration excellence
- Own payroll and employee administration processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth execution.
- Guarantee the quality, reliability, and integrity of employee data and contractual documentation.
- Oversee all key employee lifecycle events, including onboarding, contractual changes, leaves, and departures.
- Manage and develop the People Operations Specialist, providing coaching, structure, prioritisation, and operational support.
- Continuously improve People Operations processes to deliver both operational excellence and a seamless employee experience.
- Lead social relations, compliance, and working conditions
- Partner with the VP People & Culture to maintain constructive and high‑quality social dialogue.
- Prepare and coordinate CSE activities, including agendas, documentation, meeting follow‑up, and action plans.
- Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant across our countries of operation.
- Support the deployment and monitoring of company agreements and HR‑related legal frameworks.
- Conduct legal monitoring and ensure mandatory HR documentation remains up to date.
- Manage individual and collective employment‑related matters with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate relationships with labor law advisors and external legal partners.
- Support working conditions and social climate initiatives
- Contribute to the deployment of QVCT and working conditions initiatives.
- Monitor social climate and workplace indicators.
- Identify risks and recommend practical improvements.
- Ensure compliance requirements are translated into positive, responsible, and sustainable employee practices.
- Own HR systems, People Analytics, and automation
- Own and continuously improve the HR systems ecosystem, ensuring reliability, consistency, security, and scalability.
- Guarantee the quality and usability of HR data.
- Produce key HR reporting and regulatory indicators.
- Optimize and automate People Operations workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
- Drive HR systems improvements and support future evolution of the HR tech stack.
- Act as a trusted partner for HR data, reporting, and tools across the People & Culture team and leadership.
- Contribute to a scalable employee experience
- Help scale People Operations and Compliance practices in a fast‑growing international environment.
- Leverage systems, automation, and data to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
- Support managers and employees through clear guidance, communication, and process simplification.
- Contribute to building a responsible, inclusive, and high‑standard work environment.
What we're looking for
Experience
- 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, HR Compliance, Labor Relations, or a related field.
- Strong experience managing payroll and employee administration processes.
- Experience working with employee representatives and social dialogue.
- Solid knowledge of French labor law.
- Good understanding of international HR compliance topics.
- Experience in a fast‑growing, international, or technology‑driven environment is a plus.
Skills
- Strong operational rigor and attention to detail.
- Ability to navigate both strategic and hands‑on topics.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Strong analytical mindset and data orientation.
- Comfortable working with HR systems and process automation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of discretion and integrity.
- Autonomous, proactive, and solution‑oriented.
Education & Languages
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Law, or a related field.
- Fluent in French and English.
Benefits
- Our success is your success: own it with our BSPCE plan
- Direct IP Compensation: Earn substantial bonuses for driving the core patents that define our quantum architecture.
- Flexible remote policy, up to 40 % a month
- A Parental plan including additional benefits such as crèche support or additional days‑off to take care of under 12 years old children
- Subsidised membership with Urban Sports Club
- Mental health support with moka.care
- 25‑day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT
- Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for the die‑hard bicycle users
- Competitive health coverage, with Alan.
- Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen
- French language courses covered by the company for those interested