HR Operations Associate
Harmattan Ai
Posted: March 16, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are looking for an HR Operations Associate to join our team in Paris, France. This is a key role for a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you will be responsible for HR operations across a large-scale project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR operations and a passion for building relationships with colleagues and clients. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with our sales team to deliver high-quality HR services to our clients.
Required Skills
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
Payroll / HR Administration & Benefits
• Prepare monthly payroll inputs for: absences, bonuses, new hires, leavers, and changes in employee status.
• Ensure accurate and timely transmission of payroll data to our payroll provider.
• Support basic checks of payslips and answer first-level employee questions about payroll.
• Manage employee administration: contracts, amendments, employee files, employment certificates, and other HR documentation.
• Coordinate and assist in employee benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
• Ensure compliance and proper archiving of all HR documents.
HR Processes & People Data
• Keep employee data accurate and up to date in the HRIS and related tools.
• Help building and maintaining HR dashboards and reports (company demography, turnover, absenteeism, engagement indicators, etc.).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes (simplification, automation, standardization).
Onboarding & Offboarding
• Support the end-to-end operational onboarding and offboarding process.
• Organize welcome sessions and ensure each new joiner has a structured, warm, and efficient integration.
• Make sure each departure is handled with clarity, respect, and proper handover of information.
Training Management
• Register employees for training courses and manage invitations
• Organize the logistics of sessions
• Update and monitor indicators (budget, registrations, reporting)
Candidate Requirements
• Academic Background: 2–3 years of proven success in an HR Operations or Generalist role.
• Basic knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and proficiency in using Google Office applications
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in managing HR documents and data.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees and stakeholders professionally.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• 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.