People Operations Specialist

About Qevlar AI

Qevlar is B2B SaaS startup that strives to massively increase the productivity of cybersecurity teams. We develop AI Cybersecurity Analysts that augment Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Since our creation 2 years ago, we have:

• Raised €14 million in seed funding led by EQT Ventures and Forgepoint Capital
• Been incubated both by Microsoft (genAI studio) and Meta (AI program)
• Deployed our solution to Global 500 companies and leading MSSPs in EMEA and NA (Equans, Nomios, Globalconnect, Almond)

We're now looking for our first full-time (CDI) Office Manager to help us structure, support, and elevate our fast-growing team in Paris.

What you will do

Own the employee lifecycle : Prepare employment contracts, collect required documentation (diplomas, IDs, visas), and manage signatures and archiving.

Lead onboarding operations : Set up payroll, mutuelle, prévoyance, médecine du travail, tools access, and equipment to ensure a smooth first day for new joiners.

Manage payroll & benefits : Oversee monthly payroll processes (e.g., via Payfit), input variable elements, and ensure timely salary payments and declarations.

Support visa & work authorization processes , coordinating with external providers and ensuring compliance with French labor laws.

Handle offboarding logistics : From exit interviews and account deactivations to final pay and document delivery (solde de tout compte, attestations, etc.).

Maintain HR tools and records : Keep employee files up to date and ensure accurate records across HR systems.

Coordinate with external partners : Work closely with the accountant, legal advisors, and service providers (mutuelle, payroll, etc.).

Ensure legal & regulatory compliance : Stay on top of labor law updates, médecine du travail requirements, and internal policy documentation.

Support team well-being & engagement : Organize internal events, offsites, and team rituals that reinforce a positive company culture.

Who you are

2+ years of experience in HR operations, people admin, or office/people management

Fluent in French and English , with a solid understanding of French labor law basics

Experienced in payroll and HR admin tools like Payfit, Malibou, or equivalents

Comfortable managing benefits (mutuelle, prévoyance), expense reports, and reimbursements

Understands employment documentation requirements , including work permits and onboarding obligations (e.g. médecine du travail)

Detail-oriented and structured , with a proactive mindset and strong sense of responsibility

Tech-savvy and organized , ideally with experience using Pennylane, Qonto, or other finance/HR tools

Why join Qevlar AI

• A kind, passionate, and ambitious team that’s grown from 15 to 35 people in 6 months.. and still growing!
• A key role: you'll be the very first full-time People Operations Specialist, with the chance to shape how we run and scale our operations
• Real ownership from day one: your ideas and structure will directly shape the team's day-to-day
• A culture that values initiative, ownership, getting things done, and feedback