People Operations Manager

Role Overview

The People Operations team owns and runs the core people processes — contracts, payroll, benefits, compliance, HR systems and data — across France, Spain, and the US. The team is growing fast — because the whole Joko team is, from 100+ people today to 200+ within 18 months.

What You Will Do

Run our core people processes end-to-end: Payroll, contracts, amendments, benefits, visas, and time off across France, Spain, and the US — accurate, compliant, and on time, every time — in smooth coordination with Finance, and handling sensitive data with integrity and confidentiality.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Experience: 5+ years in People Operations or HR administration in a fast-growing startup or scale-up environment. Expertise: Strong foundation across People Ops topics, with real depth in at least one area (payroll, compliance, HR systems, or HR projects).

Requirements

• 5+ years in People Operations or HR administration in a fast-growing startup or scale-up environment.
• Strong foundation across People Ops topics, with real depth in at least one area (payroll, compliance, HR systems, or HR projects).
• Payroll proficiency: Experienced in end-to-end payroll; quick to master modern HRIS and payroll tools.
• Legal & compliance: Strong knowledge of French labor law; international HR exposure (Spain or US) is a plus.
• Detail-oriented & structured: You thrive on precision, organization, and reliability — in People Ops, the details are the job.
• Analytical skills: You are comfortable with data — headcount, payroll, reporting — and rigorous about its accuracy.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: You thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. You take ownership without being asked, you welcome feedback, and you go the extra mile by default.
• AI fluency: You already use AI tools in your own work and are eager to automate the repetitive parts of People Ops — the People team is expected to lead by example on this front.
• Collaborative mindset: You enjoy working as part of a small team, dividing ownership flexibly based on strengths.
• Languages: Fluent in French, fluent in English (our working language). Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Top-market compensation
• Equity for everyone with the chance to own a piece of what you build
• Half-day each week dedicated to leveling up with AI by exploring new tools, iterating hard, and sharpening your skills
• Yearly offsite in amazing locations and budget for team-building events & monthly in-person gatherings
• Contribution to your ClassPass subscription
• 8-week leave paid 100% for the second parent