People Operations Partner H/F

About us Ankorstore exists to help independent brands and retailers thrive by making wholesale simpler, faster, and more profitable. As a B2B Marketplace, we are building the infrastructure that powers modern wholesale for brands — from getting discovered by the right retailers to ordering, logistics, and financing — so both sides can work together on better, more sustainable terms. About the Role As a People Operations Partner, you will be the backbone of our HR operations, primarily responsible for managing essential processes, with a strong focus on payroll and ensuring rigorous compliance across all administrative tasks. You will own the operational execution that keeps the company running smoothly, ensuring precision, reliability, and legal adherence in every action. Secondarily, you will serve as the key point of contact for our employees and managers. This role requires a unique blend of operational excellence and high-touch service: while you will be hands-on in managing day-to-day inquiries and workflows, you will also be a catalyst for improvement, identifying opportunities to optimize existing processes and improve the overall employee experience. Key Responsibilities Payroll Management : Oversee end-to-end payroll for France and International. You will manage French Payroll on Payfit and International payroll with Payroll providers. You will guarantee the quality of the payroll thanks to regular audit, rigor, and a good relationship with our payroll provider. HR Administration : Manage the full administrative employee lifecycle (from onboarding to offboarding), including drafting contracts, amendments, and handling international visas. You will act as an advisor on employment law applications and manage mandatory tasks (occupational health requirements, surveys). Transversal Projects : Contribution to impactful initiatives such as company agreements, organizational changes, and drive continuous automation of HR processes. Compensation & Benefits : Support the Head of People during salary review campaigns, providing data analysis and ensuring legal compliance. Manage employee benefits (health insurance and others) for France and International employees. HRIS & Data Quality : Act as the administrator for our HRIS (Personio), ensuring data integrity across all platforms and managing relationships with software providers. Requirements Education & Experience: minimum 5 years of experience in People Operations with an HR education background. Technical Payroll Expertise: Proven experience in French payroll (convention collective SYNTEC), specifically using Payfit. Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of French labor law and compliance. An additional experience on international HR (Spain, Germany) is a plus. Analytical Skills: Ability to manage complex Excel files, perform audits, and centralize multi-country data. Communication: Excellent pedagogical and communication skills to support employees, managers, and collaborate with Finance and Legal teams. Languages: Fluent in French. Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.