HR Lead

About Zama

Zama is an open-source cryptography company building state-of-the-art FHE solutions for blockchain.

Zama’s Fully Homomorphic Encryption protocol is a cryptography milestone. By enabling efficient, developer-friendly FHE, Zama unlocks secure, compliant, and verifiable dApps for AI, crypto, and cloud. We believe people shouldn’t have to care about privacy—not because privacy doesn’t matter, but because it shouldn’t be an issue.

We are a remote-friendly company with headquarters in the center of Paris.

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented HR Lead to support the day-to-day management of our people operations. Reporting to the COO/DG you will be responsible for coordinating HR administration, supporting employees throughout their journey at Zama, and ensuring that our internal HR processes run efficiently. This is a hands-on operational role, ideal for someone with a few years of HR experience who is ready to take greater ownership and grow alongside an international company. You will work closely with our Operations, Finance, Legal, and management teams to provide a consistent and positive team member experience.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Operations

• Manage day-to-day HR administration, including employment contracts, amendments, employee records, and HR documentation.

• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a smooth experience and completion of all administrative requirements.

• Maintain accurate employee information across our HR systems, including Deel.

• Coordinate with external payroll providers and the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

• Track employee leave, absences, benefits, and other HR-related information.

• Support HR operations across different countries, working with local providers and Employers of Record (EORs).

Employee Experience

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding routine HR questions, policies, benefits, and administrative requests.

• Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives and internal events.

• Support the organisation of performance reviews, probation reviews, and regular employee feedback processes.

• Assist managers with routine HR procedures and documentation, escalating sensitive matters when appropriate.

• Contribute to maintaining a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment processes, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, and offer preparation.

• Work with hiring managers to ensure a smooth and professional candidate experience.

• Prepare onboarding documentation and coordinate with IT and other departments to ensure new employees have everything they need.

• Help improve onboarding processes and employee integration.

HR Compliance & Processes

• Ensure employee records and HR documentation are maintained in accordance with applicable regulations, including GDPR.

• Support compliance with French employment requirements and coordinate with external advisers for international employment matters.

• Help maintain and update internal HR policies, procedures, and employee guidelines.

• Support the preparation of HR-related reports, audits, and documentation.

• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve existing HR processes.

HR Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain HR dashboards and reporting on headcount, employee movements, leave, and other key indicators.

• Support workforce planning and HR budget tracking in coordination with Finance.

• Coordinate with external HR consultants, employment advisers, payroll providers, and benefits administrators.

• Assist with ad hoc HR and operational projects.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in HR administration, HR operations, or a generalist HR role.

• Good understanding of French employment administration and basic labour law principles.

• Experience with HR information systems; familiarity with Deel is a plus.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee information.

• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn.

• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a technology company, startup, or international organisation.

• Exposure to international employment arrangements, including EORs and contractors.

• Familiarity with payroll coordination, employee benefits, and HR compliance.

• Experience improving or automating administrative processes.

How we hire

📋 Step 1: The Application Form

Start your journey by filling out our application form. This is your chance to introduce yourself and showcase your unique skills and experiences.

🏆 Step 2: The Challenge

Next up, tackle our challenge! This is where you can shine and show us how you approach and solve real-world problems.

💼 Step 3: The Technical Interview

Dive deep into your technical knowledge with our team. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and passion for the field.

🤝 Step 4: Cultural Fit & Compensation Chat

Meet with our COO to discuss our company culture and explore how you can thrive with us. We’ll also discuss compensation to ensure we’re on the same page.

🛠️ Step 5: 2-day trial

Put your skills to the test in a real-world hacking scenario. This trial helps us see your practical skills in action and how you handle challenges.

🔍 Step 6: The Reference Check & Offer

As a final step, we’ll conduct a reference check to confirm your qualifications and past experiences. If all goes well, you will get an offer soon.

Exceptional candidates will hear from us as we advance through the recruitment process.

Zama values and promotes diversity. We give everyone a fair chance to be evaluated on their professional, academic, and personal skills. Our goal is to make the hiring process as pleasant, stress-free, and friendly as possible, even if it is longer and more involved than you might find elsewhere.