People Operations & Compliance Team Lead

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 200+ brilliant minds from over 30 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! PURPOSE

in a context of rapid growth and increasing organizational complexity, you will be the guardian of Alice & Bob's HR operations, compliance, and data reliability.

You will ensure that our People foundations remain robust, scalable, and trustworthy as we grow, while delivering a high-quality employee experience built on operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Reporting directly to the VP People & Culture, you will play a key role in shaping the way we operate as an employer and in enabling the company to scale confidently in a highly competitive deep-tech environment.

What you'll do

1. Own payroll and employee administration excellence

• Own payroll and employee administration processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth execution.
• Guarantee the quality, reliability, and integrity of employee data and contractual documentation.
• Oversee all key employee lifecycle events, including onboarding, contractual changes, leaves, and departures.
• Manage and develop the People Operations Specialist, providing coaching, structure, prioritization, and operational support.
• Continuously improve People Operations processes to deliver both operational excellence and a seamless employee experience.

2. Lead social relations, compliance, and working conditions

• Partner with the VP People & Culture to maintain constructive and high-quality social dialogue.
• Prepare and coordinate CSE activities, including agendas, documentation, meeting follow-up, and action plans.
• Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant across our countries of operation.
• Support the deployment and monitoring of company agreements and HR-related legal frameworks.
• Conduct legal monitoring and ensure mandatory HR documentation remains up to date.
• Manage individual and collective employment-related matters with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate relationships with labor law advisors and external legal partners.

3. Support working conditions and social climate initiatives

• Contribute to the deployment of QVCT and working conditions initiatives.
• Monitor social climate and workplace indicators.
• Identify risks and recommend practical improvements.
• Ensure compliance requirements are translated into positive, responsible, and sustainable employee practices.

4. Own HR systems, People Analytics, and automation

• Own and continuously improve the HR systems ecosystem, ensuring reliability, consistency, security, and scalability.
• Guarantee the quality and usability of HR data.
• Produce key HR reporting and regulatory indicators.
• Optimize and automate People Operations workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Drive HR systems improvements and support future evolution of the HR tech stack.
• Act as a trusted partner for HR data, reporting, and tools across the People & Culture team and leadership.

5. Contribute to a scalable employee experience

• Help scale People Operations and Compliance practices in a fast-growing international environment.
• Leverage systems, automation, and data to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Support managers and employees through clear guidance, communication, and process simplification.
• Contribute to building a responsible, inclusive, and high-standard work environment.

What we're looking for

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, HR Compliance, Labor Relations, or a related field.
• Strong experience managing payroll and employee administration processes.
• Experience working with employee representatives and social dialogue.
• Solid knowledge of French labor law.
• Good understanding of international HR compliance topics.
• Experience in a fast-growing, international, or technology-driven environment is a plus.

Skills

• Strong operational rigor and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate both strategic and hands-on topics.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and data orientation.
• Comfortable working with HR systems and process automation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of discretion and integrity.
• Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented.

Education & Languages

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Law, or a related field.
• Fluent in French and English.