HRIS Project Manager

About Sonepar

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services . In 2024, Sonepar achieved sales of €32.5 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. 

Sonepar’s 46 000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations.

How will you shape our tomorrow

The HRIS Projec t Manage r is responsible for delivering HRIS projects and driving the evolution of a portfolio of HR processes and digital solutions across Core HR, Talent, and Workforce Strategy domains.

Working closely with HR stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners, he/she translates business needs into scalable, user-centric solutions that improve employee and manager experience, streamline HR processes, and increase operational efficiency.

The role leads to the implementation of HRIS enhancements and new solutions, ensures successful adoption through effective change management, and oversees HRIS integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions within its area of responsibility.

As a trusted partner to HR teams, the HRIS Project Manager challenges existing practices, promotes continuous improvement, and contributes to maximizing the value delivered by the Group's HR technology ecosystem.

Main responsibilities :

• Lead HRIS projects and system enhancements from requirements gathering through deployment and adoption.
• Act as the functional lead for a portfolio of HR processes and HRIS solutions.
• Partner with HR stakeholders to understand business needs and recommend effective digital solutions.
• Manage project scope, planning, risks, timelines, budgets, testing, communication, and documentation.
• Promote user-centric design and drive adoption of HRIS solutions through change management activities.
• Oversee HRIS-related integration activities for mergers and acquisitions within the assigned scope.
• Collaborate closely with HRIS Team (Data, RUN), IT teams, and system integrators to ensure solution consistency and quality.
• Build strong HR communities and foster best practice sharing across regions.
• Identify opportunities for simplification, automation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the recognized functional expert for Core HR, Performance & Goals, Succession, Compensation and Workforce Strategy solutions.

The experience you bring

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in HRIS (e.g., SuccessFactors), including Core HR and Talent processes and system configuration principles
• Solid understanding of HR processes (employee lifecycle, workforce planning, data governance) and their impact on HR data
• Good knowledge of HR IT architectures, including integrations, interfaces, and data flows
• Proven experience in managing HRIS projects, from scoping to deployment (budget, timeline, risks, stakeholders)
• Ability to translate business needs into functional and technical requirements
• Strong focus on user experience (UX) and adoption, ensuring intuitive and value-added solutions
• Full professional proficiency in English and French.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate across HR, IT, Legal, Regions, and OPCOs
• Customer-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on user needs and business impact
• Ability to work in a complex, international environment, fostering collaboration across geographies
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to challenge the status quo and propose pragmatic solutions
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a results-driven approach
• Change management mindset, supporting adoption and engagement across HR communities
• Team player with a collaborative spirit, able to build communities of practice and share knowledge effectively

Work Mode & Location

Hybrid: 3 days in Paris (8ème)

Benefits that await you:

The role - Your daily activities will be interesting, stimulating and varied... No two days are alike!

The organisation - You'll be part of the Sonepar family and share the same values!

The culture - You'll be working in an international environment.

The team - Our dynamic, multidisciplinary, open-minded and talented team is eager to welcome additional skills to continue to meet the challenge.

• 75% reimbursement of your monthly or annual transport pass.
• Swile Ticket restaurant card
• Gym exclusively reserved for the company and made available to employees free of charge.
• Sustainable mobility package
• Health insurance & Welfare
• Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing Bonus.

Recruitment Process

• Interview with the an HR member
• Interview with the Manager
• Interview with a skip‑level

We are interested in knowing you more. Start an exciting new career and enjoy many employee benefits by applying online. Sonepar HQ is thankful for your interest in joining the team, only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

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