Global Head of People (Hybrid)

Herrera Headhunters is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing international SaaS company in the search for an experienced and dynamic Global Head of People.

This is a strategic leadership role with high visibility and direct impact. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping HR strategy, scaling operations, and fostering a performance-driven and engaging company culture across multiple countries. If you're passionate about people, performance, and growth—and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment—this opportunity is made for you.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & HR Strategy

• Partner closely with top management and department leaders to align HR strategies with overall business goals.
• Define and implement cohesive HR policies, processes, and cultural initiatives across global offices.
• Lead and support local HR/Office Managers, ensuring consistency and excellence in HR practices company-wide.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Oversee and support full-cycle recruitment to attract and retain top-tier talent.
• Ensure the effective onboarding of new hires, aligning them with the company’s culture and strategic vision.
• Track and deliver against recruitment plans and collaborate with department heads on skills development for new joiners.

Employee Engagement & Development

• Design and roll out initiatives to boost employee satisfaction, wellbeing, and long-term engagement.
• Promote professional development and career progression through targeted programs and L&D strategies.

Performance Management

• Implement structured performance review systems aligned with company objectives.
• Provide support on performance improvement plans, career pathing, and talent management strategies.

Employee Relations

• Act as a key contact for employee relations matters, fostering a fair, transparent, and inclusive work environment.
• Advise managers on complex HR cases, employee wellbeing, and conflict resolution.

HR Metrics & Data-Driven Strategy

• Define and monitor HR KPIs and OKRs (e.g., turnover, eNPS, offer acceptance rate, cost of hire).
• Use data and insights to inform workforce planning, engagement initiatives, and decision-making.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee HR admin and payroll processes, including contracts, amendments, and regulatory documentation.
• Manage employee files and ensure legal and social compliance in all HR matters.
• Coordinate with external organizations (health insurance, occupational medicine, etc.).

Culture & Values

• Champion the company’s values, drive cultural initiatives, and ensure alignment with overall strategic direction.
• Create an inclusive, motivating, and high-performance work environment.

• 6+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing HR across multiple countries.
• Solid background in SaaS or fast-paced tech environments (highly preferred).
• Fluent in English (mandatory); other languages a plus.
• Demonstrated ability in 360° HR leadership: strategy, operations, and people development.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Data-driven mindset with strong organizational and analytical capabilities.

Location: France / Hybrid
Industry: SaaS / Tech

🎯 Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to shape and scale HR in a high-growth SaaS business where your ideas, structure, and leadership will directly influence the company’s future.

Join a company where people matter, impact is real, and the pace is exciting.