People Experience Manager

Tech Soft 3D is the world's leading provider of engineering software development toolkits and enterprise applications for CAD/CAE data visualization, conversion, and data publishing. Our technology is embedded in hundreds of products used by millions of engineers worldwide. If it was designed by software, it was probably touched by us.

At Tech Soft 3D, our People Experience team is the heartbeat of a 170-person global company spread across the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We move fast, collaborate hard, and genuinely care about creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. We take the work seriously, and ourselves, not so much.

We're looking for our next People Experience Manager to join our team as a key partner to our France-based colleagues. As our People Experience Manager, you'll be the go-to expert for all things HR in France: from navigating CSE regulations and French employment law to coaching managers through people challenges and ensuring our employees feel informed, supported, and valued every step of the lifecycle.

Un rôle pour quelqu'un qui agit — pas seulement qui conseille. We value practical expertise, direct communication, and the credibility that comes from truly knowing French labour law and culture, not just HR theory.

This position is office-based in Lyon, with occasional international travel.

What You’ll Do:

• Own all HR/People Experience operations for France, with additional oversight of EMEA and APAC.
• Serve as CSE President, leading monthly meetings, managing all consultation obligations, and maintaining a constructive, legally compliant relationship with employee representatives.
• Be the trusted, hands-on partner for France-based managers across the full spectrum of people matters: coaching, employee relations, conflict resolution, performance, and more.
• Run the full employee lifecycle for our French team members, from the moment someone accepts an offer through their first day, every milestone in between, and a respectful offboarding.
• Audit monthly payroll for France
• Participate in France-based recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, offer-building, and onboarding top talent.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of French employment law and partner with local experts to keep the company compliant.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of People Experience on compensation benchmarking, benefits administration, and equity-focused programs.
• Champion diversity, wellness, and culture-building across the organization — including supporting events, recognition programs, and making sure we actually HAVE FUN.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting across the region in line with GDPR and local legislation.
• Support and lead change management initiatives as the company continues to scale globally.
• Actively model and reinforce Tech Soft 3D's core values in every interaction.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent field — or demonstrably equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on HR Generalist experience with progressively increasing scope, including: employee relations, recruitment, legal/compliance, HRIS administration, benefits, payroll, and onboarding/offboarding.
• 1-2 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Demonstrated experience as CSE President or Employer Representative, with the ability and willingness to serve as CSE President for a 50+ employee entity.
• Deep, current knowledge of French employment law; working knowledge of EMEA and/or APAC labour frameworks is a strong plus.
• A reputation as someone managers actually want to call — trusted, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills and emotional intelligence; you stay calm when things get complicated.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive situations and documentation in line with GDPR.
• Comfortable presenting HR topics to all-hands audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in both French and English (advanced English required).
• Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work autonomously in a global, distributed team.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in a tech, SaaS, or software company.
• Familiarity with employment law outside of France.
• M&A or post-acquisition integration experience.
• Learning & Development expertise.
• HR certifications (CIPD, PHR, or equivalent).
• Project management skills.
• Additional languages beyond French and English.

Reasons to Not Apply:
We believe in matching great talent with the right roles. This probably isn't the right fit if:

• You prefer a slow-paced environment that resists change.
• You expect rigid job boundaries and minimal cross-team collaboration.
• You're uncomfortable working across global time zones or adapting to evolving priorities.
• You prefer highly structured oversight over autonomous, results-driven work.
• You don't like to have fun!

Benefits and Other Cool Stuff:
Our employees enjoy a robust benefits package, health coverage, bonus potential, exceptional paid time off and holidays, and generous parental leave.

Not to mention the cool perks you get as a "Techsoftian" — a fun and inclusive culture, outstanding leadership, continuous learning and growth opportunities, flexible daily schedules, a charitable donation matching program, home office reimbursement, monthly internet allowance, an amazing employee recognition program (winners get an all-expenses trip anywhere in the world!), and an authentic workplace where you can truly be yourself.

The salary for this role is based on experience, education, and the expertise you bring. The pay range for this role is €72,000 – €79,000/year.

"You almost can't walk down the street and see a man-made thing that somehow hasn't been touched by Tech Soft 3D technology. That makes me feel great."

Meet our people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAgB3OW1WsM