International HR & People Lead

• Establish and lead the HR function at Genomines, building the department from the ground up and designing/implementing HR processes
• Own all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career development, and team building activities
• Ensure compliance with labor laws in France and South Africa while embedding company culture in new subsidiaries as the company expands
• Establish company best practices and HR infrastructure suitable for a fast-growing Series A company, including developing a strong employer brand

This role supports Genomines' mission to pioneer sustainable metal production through plant-based methods, enabling the company to scale its operations and become the world's first carbon-negative nickel producer, contributing to cleaner lands and the energy transition.

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in start-ups or fast-growing companies with strong knowledge of French labor law
• Proven track record in managing recruitment and scaling teams, with demonstrated cross-functional work experience with highly technical teams
• Experience using HR and recruitment management tools like Factorial and Lever, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Professionally fluent in English and French, with strong negotiation, vendor management, and process design skills

No specific benefits, compensation, or perks mentioned in the job description.

Genomines' mission is to pioneer a new era of sustainable metal production by farming plants that hyperaccumulate metal, using synthetic biology and cutting-edge technology to create carbon-negative nickel production while decontaminating soils and creating cleaner lands for agriculture.