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Jessica Chan

Head of HR

€990/day
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Jessica

Senior HR and People leader with 10+ years of international experience across Europe, the UK, the US, and APAC.

I help startups and growing companies build practical, scalable people foundations across HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, recruitment processes, manager support, and organisational design.

I can step in as a fractional Head of People, interim HR lead, or project-based consultant when a company needs senior HR support but is not yet ready for a full-time people leader.

My approach is pragmatic, business-focused, and hands-on: I bring structure, clarity, and calm to fast-moving environments.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Conversational

  • Chinese

    Conversational

  • Cantonese

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 20km)

Experience

  • ReD Associates,
    Senior Director of Operations & People
    October 2023 - June 2025 (1 year and 8 months)
    Paris, France
    Led and mentored a cross-functional team of 8 across IT, Facilities, Admin, and HR, driving operational improvements and aligning global initiatives with the company's strategic objectives. Transformed operational efficiency by implementing a global ATS and HRIS, streamlining recruitment, reducing time to-hire, and enhancing workforce data accuracyfor more strategic, data-driven decision-making. Coached and developed leadership across all levels, providing guidance to direct reports and senior management within consulting, empowering leaders to drive key initiatives and improve team performance. Partnered with executive leadership and the Head of Finance to align operational strategies with organizational goals, ensuring the smooth execution ofglobal initiatives and optimizing business performance across regions. Oversaw global employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and DEI initiatives, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality HR services and contributing to a strong, cohesive company culture.
    HRIS Coaching Corporate strategy
  • ReD Associates,
    Director of People
    January 2021 - September 2023 (2 years and 8 months)
    Copenhagen, HS, Denmark
    Built and scaled the HR function by developing core processes for recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, supporting company growth and aligning with strategic objectives. Revamped the performance evaluation system by introducing clear goals, feedback loops, and development plans, improving employee growth, accountability, and alignment with business objectives. Spearheaded DEI initiatives, creating and executing programs that fostered an inclusive culture and improved diverse talent representation across the organization. Developed learning and development programs by identifying skill gaps and implementing training initiatives, enhancing employee performance and driving business success.
  • The Lumery,
    People & Culture Manager
    July 2019 - September 2020 (1 year and 2 months)
    Melbourne VIC, Australia
    Spearheaded the implementation of a new ATS and HRIS, optimizing employee data management and reporting, while introducing a performance review framework aligned with company OKRs and role KPIs. Navigated COVID-19 challenges by implementing critical operational policies and adaptive HR strategies, ensuring business continuity and supporting employee morale through the crisis.

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Education

  • Masters of Management (HR)
    Melbourne Business School
    2013
    Masters of Management (HR)
  • Bachelor of Behavioural Science
    The University of Queensland
    2010
    Bachelor of Behavioural Science

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