Senior People Operations Specialist M/F

Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems. The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit 🐈‍⬛. In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!   We're a diverse team of 250+ brilliant minds from over 35 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together! Benefits:   - Our success is your success: own it with our BSPCE plan - Direct IP Compensation: Earn substantial bonuses for driving the core patents that define our quantum architecture. - Flexible remote policy, up to 40 % a month - A Parental plan including additional benefits such as crèche support or additional days-off to take care of under 12 years old children - Subsidized membership with Urban Sports Club - Mental health support with moka.care - 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT - Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for the die-hard bicycle users - Competitive health coverage, with Alan. - Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen - French language courses covered by the company for those interested     Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.   You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!   We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.

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A proactive, service-oriented People Operations professional who combines operational rigor, curiosity for problem solving, with a business mindset. Ideally, someone with experience in structuring an HR function in a startup, with a global vision of HR needs, and a capacity to be both operational and strategic, or someone who experienced both HR Ops and business partnering. Strategic and business thinking is key here, and more important than hard knowledge in HR tools, an appetite for structuring in a fast-changing environment too.

Business-centric mindset and leadership: ability to contextualise, understand needs, prioritise, challenge and influence managers, decisioners, and stakeholders

Business partner posture to take on complex cases and projects, and facilitate them end to end (project management, change management)

Workflow automation and practical use of AI applied to HR processes

People systems at an international level: HRIS administration, configuration and integrations, payroll, EOR, benefits

Strong knowledge of French labor law and HR compliance

Data analysis and KPI tracking

Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee data

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