Job Specifications
Job Description
Qevlar is a B2B SaaS startup on a mission to radically boost the productivity of cybersecurity teams. We build AI Cybersecurity Analysts that augment Security Operations Centers. In just two years, we have:
Raised $14 million from EQT Ventures and Forgepoint Capital
Joined Microsoft’s genAI studio and Meta’s AI program
Deployed our solution with major Enterprises such as Sodexo and GlobalConnect, and leading MSSPs by the likes of Orange Cyberdefense
As Head of People, you’ll build a scalable, data-driven People engine that supports hypergrowth while strengthening culture, alignment, and leadership maturity. You’ll operate with full ownership across People Ops, Talent, and Culture, while partnering directly with the founders and team leads.
You will
Build and scale People Ops foundations: HRIS, policies, compliance, contracts, and documentation
Oversee hiring excellence, partnering with managers to ensure a predictable, high-quality recruitment process
Redesign onboarding into a structured, automated, culture-first experience
Implement performance, growth, and feedback systems including 360 reviews and manager enablement
Lead engagement rituals, communication cadences, and company offsites
Ensure compliance across France and key international jurisdictions (DE, UK, US)
Provide data and insights to leadership for org design, capacity planning, and retention
Coach managers and leadership to develop autonomy and alignment across teams
Protect and elevate Qevlar’s culture as we scale
Who You Are
You thrive in fast-moving environments, bring clarity where there is ambiguity, and are energized by building from scratch. You care about people but operate with a systems mindset.
You Have
5–8 years of experience in People Ops or HR, including ownership over hiring, onboarding, performance, and compliance
A track record building or scaling People functions in startups or scale-ups
Strong understanding of French employment law
Hands-on mastery of HR tools (HRIS, ATS, payroll, EOR)
Experience hiring for technical and engineering teams
Data fluency: you rely on metrics to improve people processes and influence decisions
Excellent communication skills in English
Bonus Points For
Experience supporting multi-country teams
Exposure to AI tools in People or Talent workflows
Previous experience in B2B SaaS scaleups
You’ll Thrive Here If You
Operate with extreme ownership
Stay humble, collaborative, and direct
Love building systems that scale
Navigate complexity with a calm, structured approach
Take initiative and communicate with clarity
Why join us
Help shape a fast-growing startup at a pivotal moment
Work directly with founders on a high-impact cross-company role
Build the entire People function from the ground up
Join a team pushing the boundaries of AI for cybersecurity
Equity package and early ownership
Flexible location policy with a vibrant office in Paris’ 9th arrondissement
Additional Information
Contract Type: Full-Time
Location: Paris
Possible partial remote