Head of People Analytics (MF)

The HR Department of EQUANS is looking for:

Head of People Analytics (M/F)

Position based at Courbevoie (92) France

Main Mission

Lead HR performance for the Equans Group through the structuring analysis and enhancement of HR data aligned with the strategic priorities of Equans and the Bouygues Group. The goal is to optimize decision-making anticipate trends and strengthen the impact of HR policies on business outcomes.
The role also includes managing the HR departments budget and overseeing billing processes related to international mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the HR Data vision and roadmap in line with the overall strategy and establish a data-driven culture within the HR function across all Equans entities worldwide: structuring local and central environments (EMS LOS) deploying and governing HR tools related to data (collection and analysis).
• Oversee the HR Data Lake and automated reporting flows (HR cockpit ESG) implement HR data governance (quality security GDPR compliance) and contribute to digital HR transformation projects involving data (automation streamlining process optimization).
• Produce and analyze HR performance indicators (headcount payroll turnover attrition etc.) in an international context: implement processes and tools for collecting social data at Group level ensure reliability traceability and compliance of collected social data (quantitative and qualitative) organize external auditor missions for annual HR data validation (CSRD) and prepare local teams for external audits (control reviews variance justification).
• Drive HR performance through strategic data use: coordinate HR performance reviews (QBR Monthly Reviews) and consolidate data for the Bouygues Group. Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to cross-reference HR and business data.
• Produce the sustainability report social section (CSRD) for Equans: lead the drafting and consolidation of the S component of Equans sustainability report (diversity inclusion working conditions).
• Prepare ad hoc quantitative and qualitative studies (e.g. absenteeism attrition): analyze data trends causal links internal and external benchmarking and provide recommendations.
• Support business units in strategic interpretation of HR data and decision-making.
• Animate the HR Performance and Data network: synchronize with HR Directors HRIS and Group Apps.
• Coordinate studies on integrating artificial intelligence into the HR function.
• Manage the HR departments operating budget: monitoring forecasting and resource optimization.
• Oversee billing processes related to international mobility: coordinate with local tax and HR functions.

Required Skills and Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of key HR indicators
• Expertise in HR data management BI reporting and visualization
• Proficiency in HR management tools and HRIS related to data
• Ability to structure complex environments and lead cross-functional projects
• Knowledge of CSRD GDPR and cybersecurity issues
• Skills in statistics modeling and AI
• Analytical mindset rigor confidentiality
• Leadership and ability to unite an international HR network
• Global vision: understanding of the groups business challenges (Equans/Bouygues) and alignment of data initiatives with these objectives
• Resilience and agility: ability to manage complex and evolving environments
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information

Profile Sought

• Higher education in HR data IT systems or management ideally with dual HR/Data expertise
• Proven experience (10 years) in HR performance management or HR data
• Fluent English & French is essential