Manager, People Operations at Algolia

Algolia is seeking a Manager, People Operations & Workplace to support its EMEA teams from their Paris office. This role involves managing employee inquiries, improving processes, and driving operational excellence in workplace management. The ideal candidate will be experienced in statutory requirements, CSE matters, and working across distributed teams.Algolia is passionate about helping developers and product teams connect their users with what matters most in milliseconds. This role will be a global collaborator, supporting teams in EMEA and APAC.Role Responsibilities:

• Serving as the local People Operations lead for France, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Managing employee queries and support through the People Support Help Desk.
• Acting as a key partner in HR compliance matters for EMEA & APAC.
• Overseeing Paris, London, and Sydney office and workplace management.
• Managing local vendors, office operations, and workplace programs.
• Supporting CSE-related processes.
• Serving as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters.
• Developing and implementing processes, policies, and documentation.
• Managing system enhancements, tools, and workflows.
• Identifying business needs and building scalable solutions.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in People Operations.
• Strong understanding of French statutory requirements, labor law, and compliance.
• 2-5 years of people management experience.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Experience managing CSE processes and workplace operations in France.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a process-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and HR systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a global mindset.
• Ability to work in our Paris office 2-3 days per week.

What Algolia Offers:

• Flexible workplace model.
• Opportunity to work in a high-trust environment.