International HR & People Lead na Genomines

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONAt Genomines, our mission is to pioneer a new era of sustainable metal production by farming plantsthat hyperaccumulate metal. Through synthetic biology and cutting-edge technology, we harness the power of nature to create plants that can farm for metals while decontaminating soils and creating cleaner lands for agriculture. Our ultimate goal is to become the world's first carbon-negative nickel producer, using sustainable, eco-friendly methods to extract the valuable resources our society needs for the energy transition.ROLE OVERVIEWWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR & People Lead to establish and lead the HR function at Genomines. As one of the first people-focused hires, this role will be responsible for building the department from the ground up, designing and implementing HR processes, and supporting the leadership team in scaling the company. The ideal profile excels in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, has experience recruiting and onboarding highly technical profiles, and has previous experience in HR & people functions at an early or growth-stage start up. The role will report directly to the CEO and co-founder. The HR & People Lead will own all aspects of the employee lifecycle – from recruitment to onboarding, performance management, career development, and strengthening our culture team building activities – while ensuring compliance with labor laws in our countries of operation (France and South Africa). As the company expands into new geographies, the HR & People Lead will be responsible for ensuring the company culture is embedded in newly established subsidiaries and building out the first local hires. The HR & People Lead will be expected to establish company best practices that serve as the HR infrastructure suitable for a fast-growing Series A company. The HR & People Lead will also be responsible for establishing a strong employer brand to attract top talent in biotech, operational, and corporate development functions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

RECRUITMENT MANAGEMENT

Build and maintain a preferred recruiters list

Negotiate recruiter contracts and manage vendor relationships

Develop and maintain job profiles across functions

Provide reporting and analytics on the hiring pipeline

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Manage end-to-end candidate experience

Coordinate assessments, reference checks, and psychometric valuations

Train and prepare internal teams for structured interviews

Support immigration processes for Genomines team members

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

Maintain employee files and records

Draft and manage employment agreements, NDAs, and job descriptions

Maintain salary and ESOP benchmarks to support Genomines’ talent retention

Implement performance evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary processes

PAYROLL AND LEAVE ADMINISTRATION

Oversee payroll processing and compliance

Manage leave tracking and reporting

ONBOARDING & OFFBOARDING

Design and execute pre-employment and onboarding checklists

Ensure smooth handover and knowledge transfer during offboarding

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Launch training initiatives and mentorship programs

Develop professional growth plans for team members

TEAM BUILDING & CULTURE DEVELOPMENT

Develop internal communication practices

Organize team events, workshops, and culture-building initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in start-ups or fast-growing companies

Strong knowledge of French labor law and HR compliance requirements

Proven track record in managing recruitment and scaling teams

Demonstrated cross-functional work experience with highly technical teams

Experience using HR and recruitment management tools like Factorial and Lever

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Professionally fluent in English and French

TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL COMPETENCIES

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

Ability to design and implement HR processes from scratch

Familiarity with psychometric evaluation tools and methodology

Familiarity with biotechnology or PhD recruitment is an advantage

SOFT SKILLS

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, early-stage startup environment

POSITION INFORMATION

Place of Work: 5  days/week at the company lab in Les Ulis, France

Travel: Occasional travel within France and Europe for company events, occasional travel to subsidiary locations in South Africa

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