HRIS Program Manager (m/f/d) (m/w/d)

We are looking for an HRIS Program Mager (m/f/d). In a context of globalisation of processes and simplification of the architecture model Oddo-BHF is replacing its current HR tools to align to a Group Target architecture and operating model.

The target architecture has already been defined, and will lean on Peoplespheres (Core RH) + Cornerstone (HR development) solutions.
2024 activities will be focused on finalizing the preparation (contract, roadmap, budget review) for 2025.
2025 will be focused on the implementation of Core RH and the change of the group analytical structure. It includes integration of Peoplespheres and development of interfaces between Peoplespheres, payrolls and Active directory.
We will prepare 2026 activities in parallel (contract, roadmap, budget review and detailed planning).
2026 will be focused on the impelmentation of Cornerstone.

In term of responsabilities :
• The HRIS program manager has the overall responsibility to deliver the program and coordinate all IT activities.He / she works directly with a PMO
• Sopra HR is performing the integrator job for this progam for the two solutions
• Other developments will be directly managed by the HRIS program manager in relation with other IT teams (internal developments and payroll providers)


The program is sponsored and reported to our CHRO and CIO, with contact on daily basis with HR executives and HR teams, based in France and Germany.
IT teams are located in France, Germany and Tunisia.


Estimated duration of the mission: 12 month+

Start date: As soon as possible

Workplace: On-site work (2-3d/week) in Paris
• Paris Remote working 2-3 d/week
• Germany: Frankfurt (~ 1x / month) · other locations possible (Sarrebruk, Tunis)


Expectations
• Support business into expressing and transforming business requirements into specifications shared with editor / IT teams
• Propose technical solutions when feasible / challenge the editor
• Identification of architecture impacts, definition of target functional architecture
• Document target architecture, including integration into Oddo BHF technical architecture
• Write detailed functional specifications
• Provide functional support to developers / editor
• Acceptance and validation of functionalities
• Support testing effort/ perform a set of tests if relevant
• Provide functional documentation of the solution
• Organize and manage the committees, workshops etc. (English)
• Go through IT governance steps & approvals
• Manage change requests in accordance with the budget and framework
• Project and progress reporting
• Reporting of alerts, risks and proposed solutions


Background
• Minimum 6 years experience working in HRIs field
• Business context : International context with entities in several countries and several payrolls integration, ideally Germany
• Functional context : Core HR implementation
• System context : ideally experienced as PM in implementing PeopleSphere / Conerstone solution


Detailed roles
• Project & Change lead
• Project scoping, planning and budget management
• Governance : Steer IT governance, provide all content needed for deicision making to stakeholders
• Vendor management
• Define the Change strategy and group communication, set the Training plan for processes & tools
• Design Target Operating model for HRIS management
• Define roll-out approach, monitor adoption for processes and solution


Product
• Organize Business Roadmap, priority & arbitration : functional scope
• Provides clear requirements to IT and/or other external provider
• Supports/assists Vision and Management tasks of HRIS manager and HR Business referent
• Manages the product backlog and prioritize
• Coordinate issue solving on HR process and functionality gaps when integrating in the system, support for decision


Developments
• IT coordination for interfaces & data flows
• Design autorisation & access rights


Expected skills
• Knowledge foundation
• Functional knowledge of all HR processes, in priority HR Admin
• Functional knowledge of HRIS · Project management
• IT Organization roles and responsibilities


Skills foundation
• Native Speaker French
• Fluent English, essential
• Ability to drive projects
• Clear and concise verbal communication
• Excellent Written communication and synthesis skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills


Mindset foundation
• Personal organization skills to manage multiple topics in parallel with relevant priority management
• Self-learner, self-directed
• Critical thinking, analytical approach, Methodical
• Autonomy and strong personal energy/dynamics
• Assertiveness, Sense of responsibility/ownership


Optional bonus criterias
• German speaker