European People Operations Manager

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

As TEC's Europe People Operations Principal, you will play a central role in shaping and leading People Operations across Europe, with a primary focus on the French entity and additionally on the Luxembourg one. You will manage and develop the European People Operations function, while ensuring operational excellence and legal compliance.

Working closely with Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, and technical teams, you will oversee payroll operations, HR administration, metallurgy-specific HR topics, and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. You will also lead the continuous improvement of people processes that support company culture, performance, learning, and engagement across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Europe People Operations Principal

- Lead the European People Operations Team, ensuring high-quality HR service delivery level across Germany, France, Italy, and Luxembourg

- Design and implement the full HR infrastructure required to launch new legal entities, including operational setup, policies, employment frameworks, and legal documentation

- Provide input on the definition of locally competitive compensation strategies and coordinate the implementation of competitive benefits packages

- Own and drive strategic initiatives to elevate employee experience at both European and Company levels

- Standardizing and optimizing and scale HR processes, ensuring alignment with audit and compliance requirements

France & Luxembourg People Operations

- Coordinate French and Luxembourg monthly payroll in collaboration with external payroll service providers

- Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with applicable labor laws, taxation, and social security requirements

- Ensure adherence to regulatory and oper...