HR Manager (Paris)

Who we are

Formance is on a mission to unlock the next generation of financial applications by solving today’s hardest problems in the space — with full flexibility and programmability to build unique and sophisticated financial products, with the most effective financial services providers. Our platform was built with a distinctive angle from the ground up, focusing on the flow of funds first to help businesses realize their product visions on a solid financial foundation.

Starting with an Open Source Ledger (i.e. a database for financial transactions), we’re building a comprehensive suite of modern financial backend modules, including native and automated reconciliation, workflow engines, and connectors with various financial services providers - e.g. Stripe, Adyen, Modulr, Wise, Atlar. This unique approach has made us the trusted financial backend for leading SaaS companies and financial institutions like Booksy, Doctolib, and Liberis, along with many others worldwide. Our success stems from the trust in our open-source foundation, the high level of programmability of our solutions, and our software-first approach, moving beyond traditional payment business models.

Formance’s team previously built Selency’s home-grown financial backend, which processes over €50M in GMV annually, and created Alsid, a cybersecurity company, from inception to acquisition.

Why join Formance now?

We’re at a pivotal stage of our growth, doubling down on sales and enterprise expansion worldwide. The market is currently untapped, with financial backends traditionally built in-house by companies like Square, Airbnb, Qonto, and Uber. With a global market valued at over $10bn and projected to reach $300bn+ in 2030 for SaaS and platforms only, you'll join us at the perfect time to capture this potential!

We're a team of 14, growing to 20+ soon. The Engineering / Product team is a 10-people team. The “business” team is therefore still small and is led by our CEO Anne-Sybille, who used to be the COO at a high-growing cybersecurity startup, selling to the largest corporations (e.g. Barclays, Sanofi, Toyota).

We're all about customer experience, product, and strong expertise. Becoming the financial backend for major SaaS platforms is about trust and proving our product's value in mission-critical environments.

What you’ll do

As our HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s culture and supporting our rapid growth. Your responsibilities will include:

• Talent Acquisition: develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job postings and sourcing candidates to interviewing and onboarding new hires.
• Employee Relations: act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Address and resolve employee concerns and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Performance Management: design and oversee performance evaluation processes, ensuring clear communication of expectations and providing constructive feedback to foster employee development.
• HR Strategy: collaborate with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that align with the company’s goals. This includes workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Compliance and Policies: ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations. Develop, update, and enforce company policies and procedures to maintain a positive and compliant work environment.
• Employee Engagement: create and implement programs to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Organize team-building activities, recognition programs, and other initiatives to promote a positive company culture.
• Benefits and Compensation: manage the administration of employee benefits programs and develop competitive compensation structures to attract and retain talent.

Who you are

• Experience:
  • Over 5 years of experience in HR management, preferably within a fast-growing tech startup or a similar dynamic environment.
  • Proven track record in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and HR strategy development.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in HR software and tools (e.g., HRIS, ATS).
• Languages:
  • Fluent in English (additional proficiency in French is a plus).

Package

50,000€ - 70,000€ a year

We offer a competitive package including equity for employees. We organize regular off-sites with the team in Europe and soon in the US!

Learn more about our product

Formance technical documentation: https://docs.formance.com/

Formance Github repo: https://github.com/formancehq