OUR STORY:

Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow ! Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.

Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.

Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customer across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.

Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.

WHY WE NEED YOU ?

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our People team to support our managers and employees across a growing and international organization.

Your mission will be to act as the HR partner of reference for your scope, providing autonomous support on operational and complex HR matters while contributing to strategic People initiatives, in order to align HR practices with business objectives and support Scaleway's continued growth and transformation.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together.

You will be part of a team of 20 people, working specifically alongside 2 other HRBPs and an HR Assistant. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment, interacting daily with technical teams and managers to support their growth.

You will act as a trusted HR partner for managers, supporting them on people-related decisions, organizational changes, employee development, performance management, and complex individual situations.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Act as the HR partner of reference for managers within your scope, providing coaching, HR guidance, and support on employee-related decisions.

• Challenge managers constructively on compensation positioning, performance management, managerial practices, and other people's decisions.

• Partner with the business to anticipate HR needs and align people strategies with operational objectives.

• Lead organizational change initiatives, including reorganizations, changes in scope, and team mergers.

• Independently manage complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, mutual termination agreements, incapacity situations, and employment-law disputes, in collaboration with Legal when required.

• Handle sensitive individual situations such as psychosocial risks, conflicts, and employee reports with sound judgment and rigor.

• Contribute to employee relations, including CSE preparation, collective negotiations, and monitoring applicable collective agreements.

• Oversee the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and internal mobility to development and offboarding.

• Lead Talent Reviews and support annual and professional review campaigns, including manager guidance, calibration, and action-plan follow-up.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of HR practices and policies across your scope, while providing HR data, trends, and alerts.

ABOUT YOU

HARDSKILLS:

• 5+ years of experience as an HRBP, with a significant portion spent in a Tech/Engineering environment.

• Strong command of French employment law, with the ability to independently manage complex disciplinary, legal, and employee relations matters.

• Proven experience leading Talent Reviews and performance management across a significant employee scope.

• Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change and transformation in a fast-growing environment.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand operational challenges and align HR actions with business objectives.

• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken

SOFT SKILLS:

• Natural authority and strong HR credibility when partnering with senior managers and demanding technical profiles.

• Managerial courage and the ability to challenge decisions, take clear positions, and handle difficult trade-offs.

• High emotional intelligence and perspective in complex situations.

• Strong autonomy, prioritization, and results orientation, with the ability to manage several topics simultaneously.

• Ability to quickly build trust with both employees and managers and adapt to different cultures and ways of working.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.

Offices: Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.

Dining: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches.

Well-being commitments: Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life.

International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.

Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.

Why join the Scaleway adventure?

✔ A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.

✔ A cutting-edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.

✔ Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification.

THE NEXT STEPS …

• Discovery call with a Talent Acquisition Manager (30 min)

• Interview with our Chief HR Officer (1h)

• Team Fit Interview with the HR team to deepen discussions and assess your fit (1h)

• Office tour and final meet-and-greet

Scaleway is a company certified under SecNumCloud. A background check is mandatory in order to join the company.

At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive. All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.