People Analytics and Projects Specialist

Summary

Join Pennylane, a rapidly growing Fintech company, as a People Analytics & Projects Specialist. You will be responsible for shaping the internal operations data strategy, acting as a data steward for HR-related data, and implementing and optimizing HRIS processes. You will design and deploy dashboards and analyses to support strategic decision-making, challenge existing processes, and create data-driven solutions. This role requires strong data analysis skills, experience with HRIS tools, and the ability to manage cross-functional projects. The position offers broad autonomy, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth. Pennylane provides competitive compensation, remote work options, and various benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in data/ops, business intelligence, or transformation consulting (ideally in a tech, scale-up, or consulting environment)
• Strong data-driven mindset, with a passion for analysis, automation, and continuous process improvement
• Experience managing cross-functional projects, interfacing with diverse teams
• Advanced proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets, data visualization tools, and databases
• Comfortable working with complex datasets, structuring reporting, and delivering analysis to varied audiences
• Rigorous, autonomous, and able to quickly ramp up on new topics (not necessarily an HR background)
• Fluent in French and English

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the internal operations data strategy (People, Finance, Ops), ensuring data reliability, consistency, and value-added exploitation
• Act as a data steward for all HR-related data: structure, maintain, and ensure the quality and integrity of people data across all HR systems and processes
• Lead or support the implementation and optimization of HRIS processes, workflows, and data flows (e.g., onboarding, off-boarding, organizational changes, internationalization, etc.), collaborating with stakeholders to ensure robust and scalable solutions
• Design and deploy advanced dashboards and analyses to support strategic decision-making (organizational structure, headcount, international growth, operational performance, etc.)
• Challenge existing processes, identify optimization opportunities, and propose and implement data-driven or automated solutions
• Own recurring and ad hoc reporting for leadership teams: headcount, mobility, performance, compensation, compliance, etc. (including legally required reporting such as BDESE, Gender Equality Index, and more)
• Work closely with TA, HRBP and Dev teams to align our internal practices with best-in-class data/ops standards (data governance, data quality, automation)
• Foster a data-driven culture within the People & Ops teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with HRIS tools and the implementation or optimization of HR processes is a strong advantage

Benefits

• You'll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone
• Wherever you are based, you will get 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane
• You’ll have a competitive compensation package
• You'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us
• You’ll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it
• Through our partner Gymlib, you’ll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness
• You’ll have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French
• You’ll get the latest Apple equipment
• We are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone
• If you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…)