This position is based in Paris.
At Joko, talent is our most precious asset. As VP People, you will play a crucial role in overseeing all People Management aspects within our organization: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management & People Operations. This is an essential leadership position where you will be responsible for building a high-performing team over time. You will report directly to the CEO and be a member of the Steering Committee.
By joining Joko, you will have the opportunity to grow the team today composed of the People Operations Manager and the Office Manager.
As the VP of People, you will be responsible for:
Talent Acquisition & Marketing
Drive the hiring activity with clear performance indicators
Implement effective hunting strategies to identify and recruit the best talents
Streamline interview processes and ensure we offer an outstanding candidate experience
Enhance employer branding
Develop partnerships with schools and communities to attract top talent
People Growth & care
Challenge and improve our onboarding program
Improve the performance review process to drive employee growth
Implement learning and development initiatives to resource all our talents
Create a people development path for our team members
Work closely with managers to offer proactive training & job opportunities
Foster employees’ well-being through surveys and initiatives
People Operations
Manage the compensation program, including salary structures, incentives and benefits
Handle legal topics, including compliance and working contracts
Oversee the payroll processes
Build the right KPIs & processes
Company Culture
Reinforce the company culture as the company grows to foster our team’s best possible work environment
Translate our culture into assessment and development tools
Organize offsites and company events
Experience: You have ten years of experience in the People function and have managed a team, ideally in a fast-growing environment.
Languages: You are fluent in French and English (as our team is international), both written and spoken
Communication: You are clear, synthetic and eloquent. You can explain something complex with simple words
Interpersonal skills: You convey enthusiasm and energy. You are known for building trustful relationships with the people you work with. You are empathetic, capable of understanding people’s feelings whilst keeping an adjusted posture
Mindset: You are passionate about People challenges and dedicated to helping teams grow. You are solution and impact-oriented. You are excited to build and scale your vision into structured programs
Attention to details: You know that the devil is in the details, and you have a talent for spotting flaws if there are any
Flexibility and trust are important parts of a company. Our work environment reflects this thanks to:
For this role, frequent on-site presence is highly recommended.
Work from anywhere: Do you want to travel to Italy for a month and work from there? For up to 3 months a year, you may work from most countries worldwide.
On top of that, we offer many perks, such as:
a budget for remote work equipment
a ClassPass subscription for you to stay in shape wherever you are
premium health insurance (Alan Blue in France)
a Swile card for your meals if you are based in France
frequent team events and in-person gatherings every quarter!
And so much more, see here ⏪
45 min interview with Elise, the headhunter who works with us on this recruitment
1h call with Miya, Chief of Staff & currently Interim VP People and Xavier, CEO
1h15 case study with Miya and Sandrine, People Coach
45 min call with the two co-founders, Alexandre, co-founder & CTO and Nicolas, co-founder & CRO
Reference calls
You might also be invited to meet other team members at the office for a coffee or a drink!
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