HR Project Manager

General Information

Job Title: HR Project Manager
Department / Division: Human Resources
Contract Type: Fixed term until December 2025
Location: Based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France with hybrid work setup
Language: This position requires English and French as professional language

HBS

You have probably watched a  football game at some point in your life. Well, if it was a World Cup match, it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team. We are involved in the production of the following events: FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia.

Purpose

As we prepare for upcoming global tournaments like the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the Rugby World Cup 2027, we’re looking for an HR Development Project Manager to strengthen our team. You’ll be instrumental in implementing innovative HR solutions around the following projects:

• Strategic Workforce Planning
• Corporate HR projects delivery
• Talent Development and Training

Main Activities / Responsibilities

HR Project Management and structuration of processes

• Manage and drive all HR-Corporate projects
• Support Corporate initiatives on the HR-related subjects (i.e. CSR initiatives…)
• Develop detailed project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and resource requirements
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to support project quality
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and clear communication
• Serve as the key point of contact for all project stakeholders while supporting change management on corporate projects
• Monitor progress, make necessary adjustments, and resolve emerging issues
• Analyse performance of active HR Development projects and ensure they meet company needs

SWP/ GPEC

• Design and ensure Job Architecture is coherent and meet standards (Job Titles, Job Description)
• Analyse current workforce demographics, skills inventory, and competency gaps
• Forecast future talent needs based on business strategy and projected growth
• Develop succession plans for critical roles and leadership positions
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand evolving skill requirements
• Monitor workforce metrics and KPIs to evaluate planning effectiveness

Talent Development & Training Excellence

• Design and deliver comprehensive learning and development plans tailored to employee needs across departments
• Assess training requirements and align programs with business and company goals
• Stay current with HR trends to continuously improve our development programs
• Support career growth through innovative tools and implementation strategies
• Ensure all HR development initiatives comply with company policies and legal requirements
• Generate insightful HR reports to demonstrate impact of development actions
• Drive our Graduate Programme initiatives throughout the company and outside

Position Relevant Skills (Education / Work Experience / IT)

You will thrive in this role if you have:

• Strong communication skills with a customer-oriented mindset
• Natural team player abilities with excellent organisational skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working in confidential environments
• Ability to work effectively in international, diverse teams
• Passion for sports and global events (a plus!)

Required Languages

• This position requires English and French as professional language