HR Operations Manager (Chinese Speaking)
Location: Paris (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
About the Role: A fast-growing deep-tech R&D organisation is expanding its European presence and building a new R&D team in Paris. We are seeking an experienced HR & Talent Operations Manager who will be responsible for establishing the hiring structure and supporting the setup of the team from the ground up. This role is highly strategic and requires someone who can operate independently, understands cross‑border hiring, and is comfortable working in a fast‑scaling environment.
Key Responsibilities

Build and implement recruitment strategy for the Paris R&D centre
Partner with hiring managers to define roles, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and drive end‑to‑end hiring process
Manage HR operations locally including onboarding, employment documentation, offer letters, compliance checks, payroll coordination and HR policies
Advise management on local employment laws, labour regulations, talent market insights and best practices in France (and ideally wider EU)
Establish HR frameworks, compliant processes and internal guidelines from scratch
Support workforce planning and develop the talent pipeline for growth phases
Serve as primary bridge between European team and Chinese HQ stakeholders

Requirements

Proven HR / Talent Acquisition experience in France
Strong knowledge of French employment regulations, labour compliance, hiring process, contract types, HR administration
Native / fluent Chinese (Mandarin) AND fluent English is mandatory
Ability to communicate directly with stakeholders in China
Experience in building HR structure in a new site or startup environment is highly preferred
Highly organised, reliable and able to manage multiple stakeholders cross‑functionally
Experience in tech, software or engineering industry is a plus
EU / France work authorisation required

What We Offer

Opportunity to build a European R&D site from zero
High impact position working directly with executive leadership
Competitive compensation package based on experience

Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources and Administrative
Industries: Software Development
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