Maxime Balme
About Maxime Balme
Maxime Balme is a remote tech recruiter currently working at Jellysmack since 2021. With a diverse background in HR, law, and technology, he has held various roles in recruitment and project management across multiple organizations in France and the UK.
Current Role at Jellysmack
Maxime Balme works as a remote Tech Recruiter at Jellysmack, a position held since 2021. In this role, Balme focuses on recruiting tech profiles globally, including positions in data, backend, product, and infrastructure. The work involves aligning recruitment strategies with Jellysmack's mission to promote creative talent, reflecting a strong interest in both HR and technology.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to joining Jellysmack, Maxime Balme worked at talent.io as a Tech Recruiter and Coach from 2019 to 2021 in the Paris Area, France. This role involved coaching and supporting tech professionals in their job search. Balme also held the position of HR junior project manager at Weekendesk for four months in 2016, where responsibilities included managing HR-related projects.
Educational Background
Maxime Balme has a diverse educational background. He studied at Copenhagen Business School, earning a Master's degree in HR & International Law from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he completed a Master in Management at SKEMA Business School from 2014 to 2018. Earlier, he obtained a DUT GEA in Administration and Business Management from Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV from 2012 to 2014. Balme also studied Droit international des affaires at Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, achieving an M1 in business law from 2015 to 2016.
Early Career and Internships
Maxime Balme's early career includes various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as an Attorney Intern at EY Société d'Avocats in 2017, focusing on social, tax, and corporate law for five months in the Région de Lyon, France. Additionally, he served as a Summer Camp Counselor at Telligo in 2015 and as an Animateur séjour linguistique in 2014, gaining experience in educational and recreational settings.
Language Skills and Interests
Maxime Balme is bilingual in French and English and is currently learning Japanese. His interests include creating content related to Learning & Development, HR, remote work, poetry, and stories. Balme is passionate about inclusivity and creativity, which aligns with his professional endeavors and the mission of Jellysmack.