Full-time - Paris

Reporting to the People Operations Manager, the successful candidate will assist in running HR and payroll functions for Kiln in all our locations. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a good understanding of HR and payroll processes. We're seeking a highly organised and proactive People Operations Associate to support our People team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is tech-savvy, and enjoys problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Employees

  • including responding to frequent employee queries about HR policies, platforms, and procedures, such as holiday balances, expenses, and contracts.

  • Provide hands-on support with HR systems like Hibob, Deel, and Payfit, ensuring employees' information is accurate and up-to-date.

  • Resolve employee issues with Swile accounts, holiday balances, and other operational tools.

• Onboarding & Offboarding

  • Prepare and distribute new hire welcome kits (swag, information, and IT equipment).

  • Manage onboarding logistics: set up meetings, create profiles in HR systems, and ensure all documentation is signed and stored.

  • Schedule probation meetings for managers and send reminders for completion.

  • Oversee exit processes, including farewell gifts, asset retrieval, and offboarding documentation.

• Benefits & Compliance

  • Support transitions of benefits in France, the UK, the USA and Singapore, including adding employees manually and assisting with salary sacrifice pension schemes.

  • Work closely with Finance to streamline benefit allowances and pension policies.

  • Audit holiday entitlements (RTT) and ensure compliance with local regulations.

• Policy & Documentation

  • Collaborate on key policy projects, including parental leave, harassment prevention, diversity, and workplace safety.

  • Maintain employee handbooks, update HR workflows, and assist with compliance documentation.

  • Proofread and format communications or presentations related to People Operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience (2+ years) in People Operations, HR, or administrative roles.

• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.

• Proficiency in tools like Hibob (HRIS), Deel(EoR), Payfit, Notion and Google Spreadsheet (or Excel).

• Strong written and verbal communication in French and English.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice-to-have

• Basic understanding of French labor laws and global compliance standards.

• Experience with onboarding/offboarding processes and benefits administration.

• A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate operational needs.

About Kiln:

Kiln is the leading enterprise-grade rewards platform that enables institutional customers to stake assets and integrate staking & DeFi functionality into their offerings. Our API-first platform provides fully automated validators, staking & DeFi protocols access, and comprehensive data and commission management.

With $13+ billion in crypto assets staked through our platform, Kiln has established a strong presence on Ethereum, managing over 4.3% of the network through 45,000+ validators — all with zero slashing events.

Kiln serves more than 140 leading customers, including Binance, BitPanda, Bitgo, Fireblocks, VanEck, and TrustWallet.

Our team of 90 ecosystem enthusiasts brings experience from industry leaders like Google, Circle, Ledger, Chainalysis, and other prominent technology and cryptocurrency companies.

We've raised $30M in total funding from prominent investors including 1kx, Crypto.com, Illuminate Financial, Consensys, Wintermute, Kraken Ventures...

Join Kiln and help us make the web more secure, stable, decentralized, and fair!

How Kiln will support you:

At Kiln, our values drive us: Technical Excellence ensures top security and usability; Innovation-Driven Meritocracy elevates groundbreaking ideas; Trust and Transparency build reliability through open communication; and People First keeps our team and clients at the heart of everything we do.

• A fast-paced, bureaucracy-free work environment

• Equity share options in the business: if Kiln succeeds, we all succeed!

• Competitive salary

• Flexible holiday

• Flexible remote working

• Choose your IT equipment

• Internet connection : €50/month

• Significant personal development budget (books, training)

• Overseas tech conferences budget

Kiln is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including women or persons with disabilities.

Your interview process

Our thorough process ensures the best fit for both you and Kiln, and we strive to make each step valuable and efficient.

1. Recruiter Interview (45 min)

2. Take-home test (< 3 hours)

3. Technical Interview (60 min)

4. Core Values Interview (45 min)

5. Founders Interview (30 min)

6. Offer!

Your personal information will be securely stored in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and will not be shared with external parties. We comply fully with GDPR regulations to protect your data and privacy.

Please note that we do not sponsor visas for persons without work authorization in your location. This role is for full-time employees only (no B2B or contractors). Thank you!