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HR Projects Lead

Within the Human Resources department and reporting to our Head of People, you will be responsible for the agenda and successful delivery of all strategic HR projects within the company. You will also oversee several key HR areas: HR Development, HR Innovation & AI, HRIS, HR Reporting, and Culture & Responsibility, managing a team of three: two Talent Development Project Managers and one HR Tools & Analytics Manager.


Main Responsibilities

1/ Drive the Strategic HR Agenda

  • In collaboration with the Head of People and HR leaders, define the HR strategic vision and initiatives to be implemented.
  • Develop the roadmap, plan, and establish appropriate governance for each project, prioritizing and aligning them with the overall company strategy.
  • Lead projects and set up the necessary rituals and dashboards to monitor progress.
  • Coordinate all AI and automation initiatives within the HR team, in partnership with the Data teams, to enhance efficiency, reliability, and quality of HR services.

2/ Talent & Learning Strategy (supported by 2 Talent Development Project Managers)

  • Define the learning & development strategy and oversee its operational implementation via our learning platform and tools.
  • Redesign the management training program, from design to delivery, including learning paths and modules (live sessions, e-learning, peer learning, etc.).
  • Develop skill-building programs to support the company’s cultural transformation in innovation, automation, and AI.
  • Oversee and evolve Talent Development processes: talent reviews, performance management, career development discussions.
  • Develop and lead the managerial community: community engagement, seminars, and manager training programs.

3/ Engagement, Culture & Responsibility (supported by 2 Talent Development Project Managers)

  • Define and roll out initiatives promoting engagement, inclusivity, work-life balance, parenthood, mental health, and overall workplace well-being.
  • Lead company-wide engagement initiatives, including survey coordination, global results analysis, and co-building action plans with HRBPs, internal communications, and the executive committee.

4/ HR Data Analytics (supported by 1 HR Tools & Analytics Manager)

  • Enhance dashboards and monitor strategic HR indicators.
  • Ensure the delivery of both quantitative and qualitative strategic HR data analyses to proactively drive action plans with senior leadership and the HR team, ensuring organizational efficiency.
  • Supervise legal HR data and mandatory reporting: gender equality index, CSRD, BDESE, DARES surveys, ManoImpact report, investor requests, etc.

5/ HRIS (supported by 1 HR Tools & Analytics Manager)

  • Coordinate and manage budgets for external providers on complex HR system projects, serving as the HR business lead on topics managed by the People Enablement team (functional specifications, testing, change management).
  • Supervise daily internal maintenance of the HR system and support users in using SAP SuccessFactors (first-level ticket resolution, HR team requests, bulk data imports, etc.).
  • Oversee the implementation of simple system evolutions: configuration and minor updates for recurring HR campaigns, coordination of organizational changes.


Profile

  • Master’s degree from a business school or university with a specialization in Human Resources, Strategy, or Organizational Management.
  • At least 6–8 years of significant experience in a similar role managing strategic HR projects across diverse topics, including HR development, HRIS, HR reporting, and Culture & Responsibility.
  • The ideal candidate enjoys both strategic planning and operational execution, with a strong interest in HR innovation.

Required Skills

  • Strong project management skills with proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives, ideally within HR.
  • Proficiency in Excel (nested/conditional formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts, data validation).
  • Advanced analytical skills to interpret data and generate strategic insights.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact and influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
  • Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment (fluent English and French required).
  • High adaptability and agility in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
  • Ideally, prior experience in HRIS maintenance or development (implementation, enhancement projects, vendor coordination). Experience with SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.