Senior People Business Partner, Upsun

• Seasoned Expertise: You have a deep background as a People BP, specifically within high-growth tech startups or IaaS/SaaS environments
• French Labor Law & Compliance: Strong, practical knowledge of French employment law. You are comfortable navigating contractual obligations, employment adjustments, and terminations with rigorous compliance and human empathy
• CSE Management: Proven experience managing relations and maintaining a constructive, transparent dialogue with the Comité Social et Économique (CSE)
• Remote/Hybrid Mastery: You understand the nuances of building culture and trust across time zones and screens
• Strategic Project Leadership: A proven track record of leading transformative People projects (e.g., revamped leveling frameworks, global L&D programs) from ideation to execution
• Influential Communication: Exceptional English storytelling skills. You can convey complex People concepts to technical stakeholders with clarity and warmth
• Analytical Problem-Solving: You are comfortable with data and use it to tell a story, but you never lose sight of the "human" behind the metrics
• High Autonomy: You are a self-starter who thrives in a decentralized, fast moving environment, setting your own pace and meeting deadlines with minimal oversight
• Inclusive Mindset: You naturally integrate diversity and equity into every facet of your work, ensuring all voices are heard
• Language Skills: Proficiency in French and English
• Global Scale: Experience working in a globally distributed setting
• We know that a great hire won’t meet every requirement that we’ve outlined. If you can see yourself elevating the team, we want to hear your story. Few of us would be here had we not taken a chance

Desirable

• As a Senior People Business Partner, you are a strategic advisor and a key partner in shaping the heartbeat of Upsun.
• You support leaders in embedding our values into everyday team practices, helping them build high-performing, healthy teams that can scale with the business.
• You bridge the gap between high-level business goals and the daily employee experience, ensuring our people strategy is well executed, scalable, and thoughtfully evolved as the business grows
• Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing coaching and insights that enhance organizational capability and team dynamics
• Program Ownership: Own the full lifecycle of some of our People initiatives (e.g., Talent Management, L&D, Engagement). You aren’t just designing the framework; you’re helping to execute, own the data, and refine the process
• Operational Excellence: Manage the balance between high-level strategy and "rolling up your sleeves" to support essential routines in compensation, performance cycles, and employee relations
• Analytical Influence: Leverage metrics and feedback loops to identify trends, raise pertinent issues, and propose proactive solutions to stakeholders
• Change Management: Guide teams through organizational shifts with clear communication and a focus on maintaining our unique cultural fabric
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to ensure a cohesive and supportive experience for all Upsunners

• You can expect 4 interviews on Google Meet to follow the order below. Should you successfully move through the entire process you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Upsunners. Our goal is to ensure you can make the most informed decision on whether this role, and our culture aligns with what you’re looking for in your future working environment
• 45 Minutes with Talent Acquisition
• 60 Minutes with Hiring Manager (VP, People)
• 60 Minutes with Team (IC's)
• 45 Minutes with Executive (Chief People Officer)
• All roles require background checks