"If you didn't dream of working for a tech leader, at Sidetrade you'll discover a world in itself, open to all, exciting and brimming with opportunities."
Hi Jennifer, could you introduce yourself and tell us about your role at Sidetrade?
Hello Skeelz! I'm Jennifer Jennifer BosChief People Officer at Sidetrade for the past year. My role is to manage the group's HR function, with the aim of supporting our employees in their development, fulfillment and commitment. Sidetrade is a fast-growing software company with over twenty years' experience, recognized worldwide as a leader in Order-to-Cash by Gartner, the prestigious American analyst. Today, we have 300 Sidetraders, divided between our head office in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, and offices in Ireland, England, the USA and Canada. This geographical diversity creates a dynamic and innovative multicultural environment.
If you had to sum up your corporate culture in three words?
In just three words? Um, well, I'd say: innovation, diversity and customer culture.
Innovation is part of our DNA, our history and our vision. A pioneer in its market, Sidetrade was the first in its sector to use the Cloud, to offer process automation, to create AI and to use big data to build a Data Lake. On a day-to-day basis, we foster a working environment that stimulates creativity. A case in point is our latest hackathon in Faro, Portugal, where over three days, 84 employees from the Product and R&D teams collaborated on 12 innovative projects, six of which were selected for funding by the company.
Diversity - With offices in Europe and North America, English is our working language, and we are proud of the cultural diversity offered by our 22 nationalities. We promote the integration of women, which is reflected in our 33% female representation, a ratio above the Tech average and one on which we continue to make progress. It's also worth noting that, overall, our women are paid 1% more than our men. What's more, we've just set up a partnership with the Epitech engineering school aimed at increasing the number of women in the tech world. We are proud to have forged our corporate culture on excellence, mutual listening and team spirit . The many information and cohesion events we organize enable us to showcase our teams and their activities.
Customer first - Our customers are our priority, and we dedicate a dedicated team to evaluating their usage with them and considering their feedback. We make this a point of honor, because for us, simplifying their daily lives and making them happier is the best way to build a solid, sustainable business.
How do you attract candidates?
By promoting our modern, inspiring corporate environment and culture! When it comes to recruitment, facts and people speak louder than words. Our team is our secret weapon... You can find their quotes on Sidetrade's LinkedIn account, or watch them on video on sidetrade.com's Career page. Recently, we launched a series of interviews that you can find on your favorite podcast platform by searching: " Sidetrade Inside Out ".
A good way to answer your question about attracting candidates is to use the 3Ps that are our strengths:
- Product: Not only does our artificial intelligence platform offer real added value to our customers, but it's also a highly enriching and stimulating source of R&D, learning and innovation for everyone.
- People: We value our Sidetraders, who are the foundation of our success.
Taking care of them and giving them the best career development opportunities is key, because we are convinced that we can advance HR practices with and for them.
- Priorities: We clearly communicate our vision, priorities and values internally on a daily basis, so that we form a close-knit team. This is how we develop leadership and entrepreneurial spirit within our team.
We could also add an A, for Continuous and Atypical Learning. Here, it's not the degree that counts, but your personality, motivation and appetite for digital technology. If you're motivated, you've got a place at Sidetrade. The Sidetrade Code Academy offers a free 6-week training course supervised by our engineers and data scientists, and is open to all talents. The next one starts in mid-November! It's a real springboard for all profiles interested in Tech, whether they're initially "atypical" and trained in tech or not.
"Here, it's not the degree that counts, but your personality, motivation and appetite for digital. If you're motivated, there's a place for you at Sidetrade."
In 1 minute, what would you say to a talent who's hesitating to apply for a job with you?
I'd say that if you didn't dream of working for a tech leader, at Sidetrade you'll discover a world in itself, open to all, exciting and brimming with opportunities. Here are 5 good reasons to apply with us:
- A richly diverse team
- Individualized follow-up
- Continuous learning
- Opportunities for development
- Real teamwork
Whatever your profile, we'll create the right conditions for you to flourish, and we're committed to giving you the opportunities and encounters you need to boost your career. What's more, to boost the success of our employees, we offer them a working environment where there are no more silos and where collaboration between departments reigns supreme.
Don't hesitate to apply, join us and let's write the next page of our success together! You'll be joining an industry leader with a strong, stimulating corporate culture and values: there's no need to worry about boredom or stagnation.
"To boost our employees' success [...], we offer them a working environment in which there are no more silos and cross-departmental collaboration reigns."
What is your onboarding process?
When you join us, you won't be let down or treated like a number. Far from the clichés of the tech industry, here you're accompanied, guided and trained by your manager, the HR team and your mentor, throughout your integration and career development. Your integration is closely monitored every 30, 60 and 90 days by your manager and HR Manager.
In concrete terms, here's how the onboarding process works:
- Even before you arrive, our human resources department will send you an integration kit, and your future manager will coordinate with you to prepare your first day in the best possible way.
- As soon as you arrive, our HR team will give you a warm welcome and your manager will introduce you to your new working environment and your new colleagues, including a word of welcome via our internal social network, B-Side.
- Then, you take part in the "Onboarding Bootcamp" with other new employees, often from different countries. This allows you to familiarize yourself with Sidetrade's organization, tools and HR processes.
We're committed to making your integration smooth, rewarding and successful from day one!
"Far from the big industry clichés, here you're supported, guided, trained and in touch with your manager and the rest of the team throughout your integration and career development."
Which professions are you recruiting for?
With strong sales growth, expansion in Europe and the United States , and a new American acquisition, we're stepping up our recruitment drive in all our businesses and all our geographical areas!
To meet these new challenges, we need a number of talented profiles to fill positions with titles that are often in English, due to our international presence. These opportunities are available in France, the UK and the USA.
On the IT side, we're looking for DevOps Engineer, IT/System Administrator, QA Automation Engineer, Senior Software Engineer and Systems Engineer.DevOps Engineer.
On the business side, we need Regional Sales Managers, Project Managers or Customer Success Managers.
"Our rapid expansion allows us to accelerate the recruitment of motivated talent to join our growing team."
A ritual to share to develop team commitment?
We have set up a number of recurring initiatives and activities to promote the well-being of our employees and create a friendly atmosphere.
- The"Fireside Chat" and the"Sidetrade Got Talent " are in-house conferences that showcase our talents and projects.
- Sports sessions, with the famous plank challenge launched by sales staff in Boulogne-Billancourt. Imagine fifteen or so Sidetraders with their elbows on the ground!
- Board games or gaming with pizza on the menu ...
These convivial moments are complemented by our annual events:
- Sports and wellness days open to all, organized by the Sidetrade Sport Organisation (my favorite part is the wellness day, where you can enjoy massages, yoga sessions and even taste incredible cocktails (alcohol-free, of course!).
- In addition to SideHack in Portugal, this year we held our annual Sales Kick Off in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
All these initiatives contribute to creating a dynamic, warm and stimulating atmosphere in which our teams can flourish and give the best of themselves.
Why NOT come to us?
If you are :
- allergic to the idea of surrounding yourself with dynamic and passionate colleagues;
- if the idea of working in a constantly evolving technological environment makes your blood run cold;
- and if you find the mix of global corporate culture and multicultural atmosphere as appealing as an uncomfortable chair.
So maybe Sidetrade isn't exactly your ideal playground.
- If stimulating challenges and constant innovation aren't really your cup of tea
- and if you prefer the monotony of an endless routine
Our frenetic pace may not be your favorite tempo.
- If you think of customer satisfaction as a concept as mysterious as the Loch Ness monster, you may need a different compass for your business adventure.
But don't worry! The professional world is vast and varied, and everyone finds their own path to success. At Sidetrade, we applaud differences and encourage everyone to find the place where they can shine brightest. If it's not with us, we wish you a fruitful search for the ideal place to fulfill your aspirations.
A final word?
At Sidetrade, you'll join a market-leading company, working with the best experts in their field and using the latest technologies. You'll also benefit from enriching training courses and evolve in a diverse and socially committed environment.
Your expertise and professional development are an essential pillar of Sidetrade's success and growth, resulting in a significant advance in your career . Don't let any hesitation hold you back: seize this opportunity and apply today!
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