Louise Lachaize

PayFit simplifies and automates payroll and HR processes for small and medium businesses. French Tech's 23rd unicorn and scale-up company. - Acted as HRBP Director for Engineering, Product, Design, Data, Finance, Legal, IT and the People department. - Scale & structure the HRBP function to handle a high-growth structure from 100ppl (up) to 1200ppl in 4,5 years. - Managed and coached a team of 3 HRBPs in France and the UK, fostering a collaborative and results-driven HR approach. - Partner with executives and business leaders to implement HR plans and solutions that address the needs of the business. - Provided strategic HR support, enabling teams to navigate change and maintain high performance in dynamic environments. - Enhanced leadership capabilities through targeted training and coaching, strengthening managers' HR knowledge and people management skills. - Led the implementation of tailored HR policies, aligning local and global strategies to meet business needs. - Successfully resolved multiple complex employee relations issues, maintaining compliance and positive workplace culture. - Oversaw the closure of operations in 2 countries, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with company strategy. - Designed and executed a voluntary departure plan for 200 employees, achieving business objectives while supporting affected staff.

Replacement during maternity leave. - Managed a diverse team of 8 professionals, including HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Happiness & Office Managers, and Payroll & Administration. - Co-developed comprehensive HR policies, driving key initiatives such as Performance Management, Career Development, Compensation, Collective Rewards, Relocation, and Work From Anywhere policies. - Provided critical organizational and change management support, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of rapid growth. - Led negotiations with the Staff Representative Committee (CSE), resulting in key agreements that improved work conditions and boosted employee satisfaction. - Key actor for the COVID Pandemic, maintaining business continuity while prioritizing employee well-being.

Started as Senior HRBP, then quickly transitioned: - Managed and coached a team of 2 HRBPs, ensuring alignment with company-wide HR goals. - Supported department managers in aligning their strategies with broader business objectives for optimal team performance. - Collaborated with leadership to structure HR processes, successfully integrating over 300 new hires annually. - Delivered HR training and coaching to managers, enhancing their understanding of key HR principles and processes. - Established and standardized onboarding, offboarding, and HR administration practices, improving operational efficiency and employee experience.

For Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bolloré Logistics HQ: - Managed day-to-day HR operations and employee support. - Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations. - Addressed employee relations and resolved conflicts. - Implemented payroll and benefits administration. - Supported managers with performance and talent management.

Role of HR coordination for the Americas, Middle East and South Asia: - Applied Group HR policies across international subsidiaries. - Supported local HR and operational teams globally. - Managed expatriate mobility, contracts, and salary reviews. - Contributed to country and regional career committees setup. - Developed and used Group tools for HR processes. - Recruited and managed VIEs from selection to follow-up.

- Due diligence project - Worldwide Compensation Study

- Assisted HR Director in consultations for PSE. - Supported negotiation processes and plan execution. - Facilitated smooth HR operations during PSE rollout. - Ensured compliance and alignment with PSE strategies.

Talent & Career Management - Assisted site HR managers with ad hoc activities (mobility, etc.). - Managed a talent project, creating 250 job descriptions. - Participated in onboarding processes (goals, career paths). Employee Relations & Legal Support - Prepared responses for works council questions. - Organized professional elections with the Social Relations Manager. - Provided legal support for employee-related matters. Talent Acquisition & Other HR Tasks - Hired 40 engineers for various contract types. - Handled administrative recruitment files and follow-ups. - Updated the company mobility procedure.

Deployed a HRIS tool (Talentsoft) in SDV/Bolloré Canada, collaborated with teams, updated job descriptions, standardized appraisals, wrote HR reports, and supported ethics program.

Created annual training plan, managed training requests, deployed TalentSoft in Benelux, and handled daily HR tasks (admin, payroll, contracts, vouchers).

Organized pre-qualification interviews, sourced candidates via job boards and networks, identified suitable applicants, and scheduled consultant interviews.

Acted as the main contact for students and executed different missions (recruitment, communication ...) for P&G on Campus

Double-diplôme Management et Gestion des Ressources Humaines avec l'UCO