HR Generalist

Job description

ABOUT US Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. RESPONSIBILITIES HR Operations & Personnel Administration - Manage individual employee situations end-to-end: disciplinary procedures, conflict resolution, and sensitive cases in compliance with French Labour Code. - Handle personnel administration: contracts, amendments, employee files, employment certificates, and all HR documentation for on-site employees. - Prepare variable payroll inputs (absences, overtime, bonuses, new hires, leavers) and liaise with the payroll provider; cross-check payslips before each payroll close. - Track and manage absences and leave requests via HiBob; validate hours in Skello prior to payroll. - Ensure compliance with applicable collective agreement (Métallurgie) and all legal HR obligations as headcount scales. - Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and ensure proper archiving of all HR documents. Onboarding/Offboarding Support - Design and deploy a scalable onboarding process adapted to the plant environment; ensure each new joiner has a structured, warm, and efficient integration from day one. - Manage the interface with agencies for the temporary workforce (contracts, scheduling, absence replacements). - Handle offboarding with clarity and proper handover of information. Manager & Employee Partnership - Act as the single HR point of contact for the site: be a visible, accessible, and trusted presence on the shop floor every day. - Support the Site Director and line managers with concrete, operational HR answers — close to production, close to the teams. - Coach managers on HR tool usage (HiBob, Skello) and best practices. - Contribute to a healthy working environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and pragmatically. HR Processes & Reporting - Build and improve on-site HR processes; document them and make them replicable for future sites. - Contribute to HR dashboards and reporting (headcount, absenteeism, turnover, training indicators). - Coordinate training plans: register employees, manage logistics, track budget and completion. Health & Safety - Participate in risk assessment (DUERP) and workplace prevention actions along with the HSE Manager. - Track workplace accidents and near-misses; ensure proper reporting and corrective actions. Office Management - Support office management structuration and execution during the rampup: PPE, consumables. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS - 5+ years of proven experience in an HR Generalist or HRBP role, with at least 2 years on an industrial or manufacturing site. - Demonstrated ability to operate as the sole HR on a site — autonomous, structured, and reliable. - Solid working knowledge of French Labour Code; experience with Metal industry collective agreement is a plus. - Hands-on experience with disciplinary procedures, absence management, and first-level payroll. - Proficiency with an HRIS (HiBob a plus) and a scheduling tool (Skello or equivalent). - Strong prioritisation skills: able to manage high volume and competing demands in a fast-paced environment. - Pragmatic business partner mindset: works with the business to find solutions, not obstacles. - Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable and credible with non-managerial, shop floor profiles. - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. - Full professional fluency in both French and English (written and verbal). We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.