Vice President Human Resources
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Toulouse
Ref : GEN26.03.001 Company : GENOSKIN SAS Contract : Permanent position Work location : 1 Place Pierre Potier, 31100 Toulouse Remote work : 2 days per week Compensation: Base Salary Who We Are Genoskin is a fast-growing life science company with dual operations in Toulouse (France) and Salem, MA (USA), and plans to open a new site in Asia. We develop and manufacture proprietary ex vivo human skin models and primary immune cell platforms, offering advanced non-clinical CRO services to top-tier pharmaceutical, biotech, and cosmetics clients. With a team of 40 today, Genoskin is entering a new phase of global expansion. Over the next 3 years, we plan to scale worldwide. To support this growth and uphold our values of respect, transparency, ethics, and engagement, we are recruiting a Vice President of Human Resources Job Summary As VP , you will lead Genoskin’s global HR function across France, the US, and Asia, ensuring our people strategy and company values are aligned with our operational and strategic goals. You will play a pivotal role in attracting, developing, and retaining talent during a period of rapid international growth. To ensure a smooth transition and knowledge transfer, you will work closely with Genoskin’s current HR Manager, who is approaching retirement, and progressively take over responsibility for the full HR scope in France and abroad. Unlike large corporations with fully established HR departments, this role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution. You will initially operate without a dedicated HR team, and will be responsible for building and recruiting that team from the ground up. You will oversee all aspects of Human Resources including recruitment, compliance, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, and culture, while supporting executive decision-making and promoting a positive, inclusive work environment. This is a high-impact executive role, part of the Executive Committee, with influence on global operations and strategic planning. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic HR Leadership • Define, communicate, and deliver a global People & Culture roadmap aligned with Genoskin’s growth and scale-up ambitions., • Partner with the CEO and Executive Committee on strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning., • Oversee the HR integration of our different sites, ensuring cultural, legal, and operational alignment., • Drive HR transformation by implementing a modern HRIS and leveraging digital tools to streamline processes and improve data-driven decision-making., • Implement people analytics to provide the Executive Committee with insights on workforce trends, risks, and opportunities., • Contribute to Genoskin’s ESG strategy and roadmap by championing workforce well-being, ethical HR practices, and alignment with global sustainability standards. 2. People Operations & Compliance • Oversee HR operations in France, the US, and Asia, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and global best practices., • Supervise payroll, benefits, work contracts, and time-off systems for all Genoskin entities and work environments., • Guarantee accurate documentation, reporting, and audit readiness with regulatory and ethical standards. 3. Talent Acquisition & Development • Lead the hiring plan to scale the company over the next 5 years., • Design and deploy talent acquisition processes and tools (LinkedIn Corporate) tailored to scientific, technical, and commercial roles., • Develop onboarding programs, training paths, and upskilling initiatives for all teams., • Manage skills development and employee retention. 4. Culture, Engagement & Performance • Maintain a values-driven, human-centric company culture across international sites while ensuring that company value and ethics are uniform across all Genoskin entities., • Foster inclusion, internal communication, and alignment through regular engagement initiatives., • Lead performance review cycles, career progression frameworks, and compensation planning. 5. Employee Relations & Leadership Coaching • Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR topics, conflict resolution, and career development., • Support team leads in structuring teams, managing performance, and navigating interpersonal challenges., • Partner with legal advisors for employee relations cases in sensitive or regulated contexts. Profile & Qualifications Must have: • Minimum 10 years of experience in HR leadership roles in international, high-growth environments., • In-depth knowledge of both French and US labor laws, payroll, and social systems., • Proven experience managing HR teams or functions across multiple countries., • Capable of adaptation to new context, cultural and social environments., • Fluent in English and French (bilingual preferred)., • Strong interpersonal skills: diplomatic, assertive, empathetic, and transparent., • Track record in aligning HR strategy with company objectives., • Ability to operate in an environment without a dedicated HR team at first, combining hands-on operational involvement with strategic vision Preferred: • Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharma, or contract research environments., • Exposure to Asian HR practices or experience opening operations in new geographies., • Background in change management or organizational transformation., • Some level of experience in the implementation of HR tools and HRIS., • Familiarity with ESG frameworks and reporting, especially the “Social” and “Governance” pillars. Why Join Genoskin? Genoskin offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of non-clinical research at the intersection of science, innovation, and ethical responsibility. As Vice President of People, you will join a mission-driven company that is redefining drug, vaccine, and cosmetic development through its proprietary ex vivo human skin models and immune profiling technologies. In this executive role, you will: • Report directly to the CEO and act as a trusted strategic partner in scaling the company’s workforce and supporting global growth., • Play a key role as a member of the Executive Committee, contributing to company-wide strategic planning and high-level decision-making., • Lead the global HR function, ensuring the people strategy aligns with Genoskin’s international expansion across Europe, the US, and Asia., • Drive organizational excellence by empowering teams, strengthening culture, and supporting cross-functional collaboration across scientific, operational, and commercial teams., • Join a company that champions ethical, human-relevant science and is committed to replacing animal testing with sustainable alternatives. This role is ideal for a people-first leader with a global mindset, who is ready to build and scale a high-performing, values-driven organization for the next phase of growth.
