Head of People Partnering & Development
Are you looking for a stimulating professional environment based on autonomy and trust?
Pennylane offers you the opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding company.
Here, your expertise will contribute directly to helping entrepreneurs take control of their finances. Discover a place where your skills will be valued and where you can shape the future of financial management.
OUR VISION
Our ambition is to become the preferred financial management software for European SMEs.
We help entrepreneurs get rid of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance, while giving them access to key financial information to help them make the best decisions for their business.
At the same time, we help accounting firms by allowing them to spend less time on redundant and repetitive tasks, and more time on the advisory and support part for their clients.
ABOUT PENNYLANE
Pennylane is one of the fastest-growing FinTechs in France, and soon intends to address the European market.
In 6 years of existence, we have managed to:
💻 Position ourselves in the market as an innovative provider of accounting and financial management solutions
💰 Raise a total of 400 million euros from renowned investors, including Sequoia, the flagship fund of Silicon Valley, known for having supported Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and many others in their early stages
👨👩👧👦 Grow from 7 co-founders to a team of 1,300 employees, with an average rating of 4.9/5 on Glassdoor and 94% of Glassdoor reviewers who would recommend PL to their loved ones!
🌍 Build an international team composed of employees from 25 different countries, with a very flexible remote work culture
🤝 Gain the trust of thousands of users and obtain excellent feedback https://www.google.com/search?q=pennylane&ei=O9pOYvm0Co-blwSmhKmIAw&ved=0ahUKEwi5vsWL-4H3AhWPzYUKHSZCCjEQ4dUDCA4&uact=5&oq=pennylane&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyDQgAEIAEELEDEIMBEAoyCwguEIAEEMcBEK8BMgcIABCABBAKMgcIABCABBAKMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgcIABCABBAKMgcIABCABBAKMgcIABCABBAKOgcIABBHELADOgkIABCwAxAKEEM6CgguEMcBEK8BEAo6BggAEBYQHjoICAAQFhAKEB46DQguEIAEEMcBEK8BEApKBAhBGABKBAhGGABQ7QFY6wVgugdoAXABeACAAUiIAbMCkgEBNZgBAKABAcgBCcABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz
🚀 Already more than 1,300,000 VSE/SMEs and more than 7,000 accounting firms use Pennylane in France!
Support Pennylane's growth by making HRBPs and People Development work together
Pennylane is a fintech scale-up of 1,200 employees, present in France, Germany, and Spain. In a context of strong growth, European expansion, and the transformation of professions by AI, we are recruiting our future Head of People Partnering & Development.
Reporting to the VP People, you will work closely with the COMEX and the company's leaders.
YOUR MISSION
Your mission will be to support Pennylane's growth by making two complementary disciplines work together:
- HRBPs, who support teams, managers, and organizations closely to business challenges;
- People Development, which drives skill development, performance, career paths, talent management, and manager programs.
You will ensure the connection of these expertises to propose a coherent, international People approach that is directly aligned with business priorities.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
People Strategy and business support
- Build and drive the common HRBP and People Development roadmap;
- support organizational challenges related to growth and internationalization;
- advise and challenge leaders on their organizational, management, and talent challenges;
- develop a People approach based on data and anticipation;
- monitor key indicators: turnover, engagement, performance, organizational capacity, and skill development.
International coordination
- Guarantee a coherent approach between France, Germany, and Spain;
- coordinate cross-country topics: mobility, career paths, performance, and managerial practices;
- find the right balance between international harmonization and local specificities;
- contribute to building a common culture.
Team management and collaboration
- Manage and develop a team of approximately 11 people across the HRBP and People Development poles;
- create the conditions for effective collaboration between the two disciplines;
- clarify roles, responsibilities, and operating modes;
- strengthen the strategic posture and influence of the team with leaders;
- develop the team's skills in data, change, and AI.
Talents, performance, and development
- Drive the Learning & Development strategy;
- structure performance cycles and calibrations;
- develop career paths, job grading, and levelling;
- drive talent reviews and succession planning;
- develop manager programs;
- support initiatives related to engagement, culture, and recognition.
AI and transformation of professions
- Anticipate the impact of AI on professions, skills, and organizations;
- identify relevant use cases for the People function;
- support teams and managers in adopting new tools;
- integrate AI into HRBP and People Development practices in a useful and responsible manner.
THE SEARCHED PROFILE
You have 8 to 12 years of experience in HR, including at least 3 to 4 years in a leadership role, for example:
- DRH or Head of People in a tech company of 200 to 600 employees;
- Head of HRBP in a scale-up or a high-growth company;
- Head of HRBP in a large group
You have already structured an HR or HRBP function, recruited and developed a team, worked with executives, and supported a growing organization. International experience and initial practice of AI in an HR context will be particularly appreciated.
WHAT WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
You combine:
- a strong understanding of business and organizational challenges;
- an ability to influence and challenge leaders;
- a real talent for making different expertises work together;
- a structured, data-driven, and results-oriented approach;
- curiosity for AI and new technologies;
- managerial courage, humility, and a taste for the collective.
JOB DIMENSIONS
- Scope: 1,100 employees;
- Countries: France, Germany, and Spain;
- Team: approximately 11 people;
- Reporting to: VP People;
- Key interlocutors: COMEX, Directors, Heads of, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Legal, and Compensation.
Recruitment process
- 1st exchange with Nathalie, Talent Acquisition - 45min
- Interview with Marine, VP people (1 h)
- Case study to be completed at home, followed by a debrief with Marine and Felix, Co-founder (1 h)
- Final interview with People leads (TA and People Ops) + exchange with HRBPs (30-45 min)
We also wish to emphasize that we fully adhere to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and that we do everything we can to create a safe and inclusive environment. We are committed to offering equal opportunity in employment, without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, origin, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you who you are. On the contrary, diversity makes our workplace even more pleasant.
We know that some people are less inclined to apply than others if they feel they do not meet all the criteria.
If you are hesitating, we encourage you to apply: who knows, it could be the beginning of an enriching and lasting collaboration.
What do we do to facilitate your professional life?
🌴 Regardless of your workplace, you will benefit from 25 days of paid leave provided by Pennylane
💵 You will benefit from competitive compensation
📈 You will receive company shares to enjoy a part of the success you build with us
🏡 You will have a budget to transform your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work in a coworking space whenever you wish
⛹️ Thanks to our partner Gymlib, you will have access to 8,000 gyms in Europe and more than 300 wellness-related activities
🇬🇧 You will have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French
💻 You will have the latest Apple equipment
🏢 Depending on the teams and job requirements, you may work remotely
If you are based in France, you will benefit from a French employment contract in compliance with French regulations, in addition to the following benefits: 6 to 12 days of RTT, 5 weeks of paid leave, meal vouchers (Swile), Alan Blue health coverage, and regular events in the cities where Pennylaners are most numerous (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…)
We are working to extend these latter benefits to our employees based outside of France, but this can prove more complex depending on the country.
Important information for candidates
Hiring scams are on the rise. We invite you to remain vigilant during your exchanges.
Apply only via official channels: apply exclusively via our job offers published on our official platforms (Careers site, official partner pages).
Always check the sender's email address: our communications are sent from professional email addresses with the domains @pennylane.com http://pennylane.com or @pennylane-partners.com http://pennylane-partners.com
We will never ask you for payment or financial information (bank details, payment for an interview, purchase of equipment, etc.) as part of the recruitment process. If such a request is made to you, it is a fraud attempt. We invite you not to respond and to report it to us immediately.
🇫🇷 Données personnelles
Pennylane traite vos données pour gérer votre candidature et évaluer votre adéquation au poste. Si votre candidature n’aboutit pas, vos données peuvent être conservées 2 ans à compter de notre dernier échange ou de la clôture du recrutement afin de constituer & gérer un vivier de candidats. Vous pouvez vous opposer à tout moment et demander la suppression de vos données en écrivant à : dpo@pennylane.com. dpo@pennylane.com Notre data policy https://www.pennylane.com/fr/vos-donnees-personnelles-recrutement
🇬🇧 Personal Data
Pennylane processes your data to manage your application and assess your suitability for the position. If your application is unsuccessful, your data may be retained for 2 years from our last exchange or the closing of the recruitment process, in order to build and manage a candidate pool. You may object at any time and request the deletion of your data by writing to dpo@pennylane.com. Learn more https://www.pennylane.com/fr/vos-donnees-personnelles-recrutement
🇩🇪 Personenbezogene Daten
Pennylane verarbeitet Ihre Daten, um Ihre Bewerbung zu bearbeiten und Ihre Eignung für die Stelle zu beurteilen. Sollte Ihre Bewerbung nicht erfolgreich sein, können Ihre Daten bis zu 2 Jahre ab unserem letzten Austausch oder dem Abschluss des Rekrutierungsverfahrens gespeichert werden, um einen Kandidatenpool aufzubauen und zu verwalten. Sie können jederzeit Widerspruch einlegen und die Löschung Ihrer Daten beantragen, indem Sie an dpo@pennylane.com schreiben. Mehr erfahren https://www.pennylane.com/fr/vos-donnees-personnelles-recrutement
🇪🇸 Datos personales
Pennylane trata sus datos para gestionar su candidatura y evaluar su idoneidad para el puesto. En caso de que su candidatura no sea seleccionada, sus datos podrán conservarse hasta 2 años a partir de nuestro último contacto o de la finalización del proceso de selección, con el fin de constituir y gestionar una reserva de candidatos. Puede oponerse en cualquier momento y solicitar la eliminación de sus datos escribiendo a dpo@pennylane.com. Más información https://www.pennylane.com/fr/vos-donnees-personnelles-recrutement