HR, Finance & Admin Generalist

We’re an international and diverse team, based in London, Vilnius and Paris, working to modernise B2B payments.

• Our B2B Buy Now, Pay Later solution enables merchants to offer credit terms to their business customers instantly, resulting in a 40% average increase in revenue for integrated merchants.

• We are scaling rapidly across Western Europe, with a list of stellar clients and have raised a total of over $50 million to support our goals.

• Join us in our efforts, as we have already made good progress with 70,000+ businesses regularly using Hokodo, but need your support to take us to the next level!

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR, Finance and Admin Generalist (Responsable RH, Financier et Administratif) to join our team in France. In this critical role you will oversee all aspects of HR, finance and administration for our French entity, ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations, supporting our CEO and contributing to company wide initiatives. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of HR, French labour law, French finance or accounting skills and a collaborative approach.

Location: We would like you to work from our office in Paris two days per week, joining our team of dedicated professionals and making your mark on the world of B2B e-commerce.

What you’ll be doing

This is a generalist role with a broad remit covering the following areas:

People Partnering and Employee Experience

• Act as the point of contact for all people related issues in France, working in tandem with your UK colleague and the Head of People 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on People policies, procedures, and employee relations matters

• Manage employee related processes across the whole lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, development, compensation and benefits, and offboarding

• Support managers with recruitment and talent management, including performance reviews, feedback collection, and calibrations

• Manage relations with the French work council and own related processes

• Support the CEO with administrative matters related to our French office

• Together with the UK People Operations Specialist, organise company-wide events like offsites

• Plan team socials and other local events for the Paris office

People Operations

• Process payroll for French employees and manage administration of benefits

• Ensure French people processes and policies comply with local labour laws and are aligned with company wide policies

• Manage French employment contracts and amendments, monitor probationary periods and medical examinations

• Maintain and update employee records to ensure accuracy and confidentiality

• Office management, e.g. managing access cards, resolving any office related issues, ordering of merchandise, etc. 

Financial management

• Act as the French-speaking point of contact for our accountants, auditors and tax authorities

• Lead the research and innovation tax credit claim for the French entity, in coordination with our external advisors

• Support the finance team in preparing, drawing up and monitoring budgets for the French entity

• Provide relevant information for internal and external reporting purposes

• Support the finance team in the accounting of the French entity, including bookkeeping and bank reconciliations

• Coordinate payments for French suppliers

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 4 years' proven experience in human resources, human resources operations or related functions, with a preference for experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments

• Experience in supporting finance-related processes, e.g. accounting, controlling, auditing or taxation

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French

• Strong knowledge of French labour law and HR compliance standards, particularly in areas such as payroll, tax, social security and general employment context

• Experience of human resources management software, including human resources management and payroll systems

• Exceptional organisational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• High level of professionalism and emotional intelligence to deal with confidential and sensitive issues

• Competency interview with the Head of People - 45 minutes - Video Call

• Case Study - Prepare a solution to a hypothetical scenario and present to the People team holder - 60 minutes - Video Call

• Cultural Fit interview with the CEO - 45 minutes - Video Call

• Meet the team (e.g. for lunch) - at our Paris office

We’re offering the chance to really make a difference to Hokodo and the wider B2B payments and e-commerce industry, with plenty of opportunities for personal growth. Your opinions and feedback will be valued and you'll be a critical team member expected to contribute both to our business and also our culture.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
📈 BSPCE share options

🎓  Learning and Development budget

👟 Subsidy for gym and fitness activities via Gymlib

🌴 Yearly offsites and other company socials 

🍜 Lunch vouchers covering 60% (9,50€ per day)

✈️ Globetrotter travel policy: Spend up to 60 days working from abroad each calendar year

Hokodo is more than a place to work. We're passionate about making our industry better and aren't afraid of the competition. We pride ourselves on our culture of down to earth employees who are always willing to go the extra mile to help each other out!

• Own the Outcome - We’re committed to our tasks, and take pride in the outcome. It’s never “not my job”. We are bold, we are brave, and we embrace change in all its forms. 

• Trust and Build Trust - We are committed to earning and fostering trust through honest communication and deliberate actions. We support our team and value each other’s time, input, and take local decisions where possible. 

• Never Be Satisfied - We challenge the norms and act boldly, even if it means failing. We are reflective, always learn from our mistakes, and continuously seek feedback and ways to improve. When something’s not quite right, we crave to fix it. We’re open to being challenged, and challenge others openly. 

• No Passion, No Point - We bring passion and energy to everything we do. We get a lot done, and we have a good time doing it. We take every opportunity to celebrate our hard work, our wins - and some of our failures too! 

• Be Genuine (No BS) - We are truthful and honest in our actions. We embrace and respect our individuality and encourage people to speak their mind. We are transparent and committed to doing what’s best for each other, our customers and our company. Put simply, we care. 

Don’t ‘tick all of the boxes? Neither do we.

We hire not only based on experience and relevance for the role but also our mission and values. We look for people who possess the right attitudes and behaviours for success at Hokodo. We celebrate ‘outside the box’ thinking, so if you don’t meet all of the listed tickbox criteria, please do still apply as we’d love to hear from you.

The diversity of our team reflects the diversity of our community and customers. We not only welcome but celebrate diverse communities. We feel we have an empowering environment where everyone is supported and respected, and we want you to feel this too. We welcome new ideas, thinking and approaches and listen intently, and we are strongly committed to learning and improving on this as we grow.