HRIS Program Manager, Remote and Paris - Germany (m/w/d)

Job Title: HRIS Program Manager (m/f/d)

We are looking for an HRIS Program Manager (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.

Activities will be focused on finalizing the preparation (contract, roadmap, budget review) and implementing Core RH and changing the group analytical structure. This includes integration of Peoplespheres and development of interfaces between Peoplespheres, payrolls, and Active Directory. We will prepare activities in parallel (contract, roadmap, budget review, and detailed planning). The implementation of Cornerstone will also be a core focus.

Responsibilities

The HRIS Program Manager has the overall responsibility to deliver the program and coordinate all IT activities. He/she works directly with:

1. PMO
2. Sopra HR, performing the integrator job for this program for the two solutions.
3. Other developments managed in relation with other IT teams (internal developments and payroll providers).

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

Mission Duration

Estimated duration of the mission: 12 months+
Start date: As soon as possible
Workplace: On-site work (2-3 days/week) in Paris and remote work (2-3 days/week) in Germany: Frankfurt (~1x/month), other locations possible (Saarbrücken, Tunis).

Expectations

1. Support business in expressing and transforming business requirements into specifications shared with editor/IT teams.
2. Propose technical solutions when feasible/challenge the editor.
3. Identification of architecture impacts, definition of target functional architecture.
4. Document target architecture, including integration into Oddo BHF technical architecture.
5. Write detailed functional specifications.
6. Provide functional support to developers/editors.
7. Acceptance and validation of functionalities.
8. Support testing effort / perform a set of tests if relevant.
9. Provide functional documentation of the solution.
10. Organize and manage the committees, workshops, etc. (English).
11. Go through IT governance steps & approvals.
12. Manage change requests in accordance with the budget and framework.
13. Project and progress reporting.
14. 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 payroll integrations, ideally Germany.
Functional context: Core HR implementation.
System context: Ideally experienced as PM in implementing PeopleSphere / Cornerstone solutions.

Detailed Roles

1. Project & Change lead
2. Project scoping, planning, and budget management
3. Governance: Steer IT governance, provide all content needed for decision making to stakeholders
4. Vendor management
5. Define the Change strategy and group communication, set the Training plan for processes & tools
6. Design Target Operating model for HRIS management
7. Define roll-out approach, monitor adoption for processes and solutions
8. Product: Organize Business Roadmap, priority & arbitration: functional scope
9. Provide clear requirements to IT and/or other external providers
10. Support/assist Vision and Management tasks of HRIS manager and HR Business referent
11. Manage the product backlog and prioritize
12. 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 authorization & access rights.

Expected Skills

1. Knowledge foundation
2. Functional knowledge of all HR processes, in priority HR Admin
3. Functional knowledge of HRIS · Project management
4. IT Organization roles and responsibilities

Skills Foundation

1. Native Speaker French
2. Fluent English, essential
3. Ability to drive projects
4. Clear and concise verbal communication
5. Excellent written communication and synthesis skills
6. Excellent interpersonal skills

Mindset Foundation

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

Optional Bonus Criteria

German speaker