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Akeneo is a global leader in Product Experience Management (PXM) and Product Information Management (PIM) solutions that help merchants and brands deliver a compelling customer experience across all sales channels, improve product data quality and simplify product catalog management.
At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company. We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humility, Benevolence, Openness, Innovation and…Beer (aka. comradery)! We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that’s why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page.
Job description
The HR Manager is a valuable resource for employees across all departments at Akeneo. You’ll actively contribute to the employee experience and HR strategy while managing HR day-to-day activities and administrative processes. This position will report to the Head of HR.
Responsibilities:
Support and help employees throughout their journey at Akeneo
Lead HR communications with new hires in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team
Advise and partner with managers to anticipate and address employees’ queries and needs
Help employees have a better understanding of the benefits package (healthcare, 401K…) and contribute to its continuous improvement
Facilitate training and development for employees
Collaborate with the Head of CSR to develop our D&I policy
Support the employees and managers through the onboarding and offboarding processes
Develop and maintain our local employee handbooks and other HR documentation
Contribute to global HR projects and processes.
Qualifications
You have +5 years of experience in Human Resources or People Operations, preferably in the software industry
You have strong knowledge of US employment law
You have experience being a business partner to managers
You have excellent communication skills and the ability to build, engage and maintain strong relationships with employees from all levels
You are rigorous and have strong organisation skills
Life at Akeneo
Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team.
Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites
Once a year, travel to another office location for a period of 2 weeks
Top-notch 8-week onboarding program for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company
Benefits
Get the basics right with a competitive package, generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks) and complementary health insurance!
Time off
Flexible working hours, global home office policy
Take the time you need to welcome a new family member with 16 weeks of maternity leave (30 days if you are the second parent)
Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice
Plan your retirement with ease thanks to our 401k with company matching
Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub…
Choice of a Mac or a Windows laptop
Personal remote allowance to maximize your home office environment
Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (ie. Meetups) or industry events
Group and individual training opportunities
Attendance at a yearly business or tech conference of your choice
Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
Akeneo is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who works for or with us, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, medical condition, race, age, family status, religion (or lack thereof) and other personal features and preferences. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!
Interview process
Say hi! If your application has caught our attention, you will receive an invitation to a 30-minute conversation with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists, where you’ll learn more about the role and about Akeneo.
Meet your future manager! This 45-60 minute interview will allow you to go in more depth into what the role entails and discuss your experience and skills.
Meet the team! Project yourself into the reality of the position and confirm our company culture fits you with one or two additional interviews with your future colleagues or stakeholders.
Sign your offer!
At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.
So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for – click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!
Feeling hesitant because you think you’re not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!
