People & Culture (P&C) Director – EMEA
Paris
People & Culture – People /
Full time /
Hybrid
Since 2012 Odaseva has helped global enterprises protect and secure their most valuable asset: data.
Our platform and tools empower data-driven organizations to combat evolving threats, maintain operational integrity, and comply with data regulations.
Our products include Backup and Restore, Archiving, Data Privacy solutions and much more.
We’re a fast-growing scale-up with offices in San Francisco, Paris, Sydney, London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and more.
We serve a global customer base including Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, and NGOs, reaching more than 100 million Salesforce users worldwide.
At Odaseva, our values — Trust, Service, Commitment, Excellence, Kaizen, and One Team — define the environment we foster for our employees to thrive and succeed.
We’re seeking a seasoned and dynamic People & Culture (P&C) Regional Director with proven experience leading HRIS strategy and operations to join our fast-growing SaaS organization and play a key role in scaling our global people function. Reporting directly to the CHRO, you will act as a strategic business partner and people leader, overseeing all regional HR operations, coaching leaders, and aligning talent strategy with business goals. You will manage the EMEA P&C team and work cross-functionally with global HR team members. As the Center of Excellence (COE) leader for HRIS, this role will oversee the full lifecycle of global HRIS implementation and management—from initial scoping and needs assessment to vendor selection, configuration, and rollout. By partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team, IT, Finance, and regional teams, the role will define system requirements that ensure both global scalability and compliance. This is a high-impact role with broad ownership—ideal for someone passionate about building scalable HR practices and leading people strategy in a complex, tech-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic HR Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Committee team members and regional leadership on organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and employee experience.
- Align regional HR priorities with business goals and global people strategy.
- Drive change initiatives across EMEA in alignment with the business growth.
- Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the P&C team across the EMEA region.
- Create clear roles, responsibilities, and performance goals for the P&C team while fostering collaboration and growth.
- Act as the point of escalation for employee relations or operational HR issues.
- Talent & Organizational Development
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure the region attracts, hires, and retains top talent.
- Oversee onboarding, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning tailored to the region.
- Promote leadership development and career growth for regional teams.
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, GDPR, and HR best practices across EMEA.
- Handle sensitive employee relations matters and support workplace investigations.
- Partner with Legal and other executives on policy creation and risk mitigation.
- Coordinate and lead CSE (Social and Economic Committee) requests and meetings, ensuring alignment with legal obligations and internal policies.
- Culture & Engagement
- Champion employee engagement initiatives.
- Ensure the company’s core values are embedded across distributed teams and local offices.
- Foster an inclusive, connected workplace for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams.
- HRIS Implementation & Management
- Oversee configuration and customization of the HRIS platform to align with organizational workflows, policies, and data structures.
- Manage phased rollout across multiple regions, ensuring localization, compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR), and user readiness.
- Develop and execute training and change management strategies to drive adoption and minimize disruption.
- Establish ongoing governance and monitoring protocols to ensure data integrity, system performance, and user support.
- Continuously evaluate and optimize HRIS capabilities to align with evolving business needs and technology standards.
- HR Operations & Analytics
- Collaborate with HR Ops, Compensation, and Finance on headcount planning, compensation strategy, and benefits administration.
- Monitor and report on key HR metrics (e.g., attrition, engagement, time-to-fill) and act on insights.
- Demonstrated rigor in managing complex datasets and ensuring data accuracy across HR systems and reports.
- Proven attention to detail in tracking and validating HR metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
Required Qualifications:
- Strategic EMEA HR Leadership & Partnership: Proven experience as a senior HR leader (10-15 years overall, 5+ in regional leadership) acting as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, with deep expertise in EMEA employment law and HR practices, particularly within high-growth tech/SaaS environments. Ability to align regional HR strategy with global business goals and drive change.
- HRIS Implementation & Optimization Expertise: Demonstrated experience as a Center of Excellence (COE) leader for HRIS, encompassing the full lifecycle from needs assessment, vendor selection, configuration, global rollout, and ongoing optimization, ensuring scalability and compliance.
- Team Leadership & Talent Development: Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a distributed HR team, while also overseeing critical talent initiatives such as performance management, leadership development, and succession planning across the EMEA region.
- Employee Relations & Compliance Acumen: Strong background in managing complex employee relations, ensuring regional compliance (GDPR, local labor laws, especially French labor law including CSE coordination), and mitigating HR-related risks.
- Global Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a global HR team and influence senior stakeholders (including a founder CEO) in a fast-paced, matrixed organization, bridging cultural nuances between US and EMEA business practices.
- Operational Rigor & Data-Driven Approach: Strong operational HR background, including direct responsibility for payroll, and a highly analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail in managing complex HR data, metrics, and systems to inform decision-making.
Who We Are
At Odaseva, we believe in fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment where talented people can innovate and grow. Our culture is built on being smart, humble, hardworking, and above all—collaborative.
Our core values define who we are: Trust, Customer Centricity, Engagement, Excellence, Continuous Innovation, and Teamwork.
Inclusive & Diverse – We champion equality and embrace diversity.
Supportive & Collaborative – A team of smart, kind professionals who uplift each other through teamwork, not competition.
Excellence with a Casual Touch – High professional standards in a relaxed, approachable work culture.
Impact-Driven – A place where you can truly make a difference and advance your career.
Innovators in Data & Cloud – Leading the way in cutting-edge technology and solutions.
Competitive & Rewarding – Offering industry-leading compensation and benefits.
Truly Global – With offices in Paris, San Francisco, Sydney, and London, and a worldwide presence.
Flexible Work Environment – We support a hybrid, flexible office culture.
At Odaseva, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Compensation:
The compensation range will be determined as reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities. Consult with your Recruiter during the initial call to determine a more targeted range based on these job-related factors.
If this sounds like the right place for you, we encourage you to apply!
