HR Project Manager EMEA
Colas France
About the role
Colas, a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group, specializes in the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, carried out in a responsible manner. With a presence in more than 50 countries across five continents, a network of 2,000 construction units and 3,500 material production units, Colas employs 64,000 people committed to connecting people and facilitating exchanges in today's and tomorrow's world.
Colas' ambition is to become the world leader in innovative and responsible mobility solutions. In 2025, Colas generated revenue of €16 billion, 59% of which came from international operations.
The EMEA Division (Europe–Middle East–Africa & Specialties) currently has 14,000 employees in 28 countries around the world.
MISSION
The HR Project Manager EMEA is responsible for co-designing, deploying, and facilitating the Talent and Development programs across EMEA & Specialties division. Working closely with Business Units and the regional HR community, the HR Project Manager facilitates projects and initiatives that support employee growth and retention, and contributes to embedding the company’s values, culture, and diversity & inclusion (D&I) priorities.
The HR Project Manager will report to the Talent Director EMEA&S.
Responsibilities
Talent Management
- Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of the talent policy across EMEA & Specialties.
- Along with the Talent Director support the HR and business leaders in executing Talent reviews.
Performance Management
- Lead and coordinate the annual performance review cycle (PMGM) across EMEA while ensuring the consistency, quality, and timely completion of performance reviews.
- Analyse performance dashboards and propose action plans to improve the effectiveness and quality of performance reviews.
Employee Development and Retention
- Support in the deployment of Bouygues and Colas development programs/initiatives in partnership with the HR colleagues in countries, ensuring effective prioritization and sharing of best practices.
- Contribute to learning needs assessments and design programs to strengthen employee capabilities.
- Facilitate and/or coordinate development programs fostering engagement, retention, and leadership growth.
Culture, Engagement & Inclusion
- Contribute to initiatives that promote company values and culture.
- Participate in the design and implementation of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives.
- Support employee engagement surveys, analysis, and action planning in collaboration with HR leaders.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- In close collaboration with EMEA Data analyst develop and maintain dashboards to track Talent & Development effectiveness.
- Monitor and report on talent and learning KPIs, identifying areas for optimization.
- Propose recommendations to improve processes, tools, and programs.
- Ensure consistency and alignment with Group standards while adapting to local needs.
- Provide data-driven insights to support HR and business decision-making.
PROFILE
- Education: Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in HR project management or Learning & Development roles with an experience in an international environment.
- Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across culturally diverse teams.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a matrix and multi-country environment.
- Experience facilitating sessions; familiarity with digital learning platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with HRIS/learning systems is an advantage.
- Languages: Fluency in English and in French is essential; additional languages are a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU?
- Rewarding compensation package including a competitive salary, profit-sharing, and a highly attractive pension scheme.
- Strong career development opportunities within Colas and the broader Bouygues Group, with access to diverse roles as part of internal mobility.
- Comprehensive health coverage through Mutuelle Pro BTP, offering excellent reimbursement levels for you and your family.
- Attractive savings opportunities with the PEE (Plan d’Épargne Entreprise), including company matching contributions and access to Bouygues Group investment funds.
- A vibrant employee experience through an active CSE (Employee Social Committee), providing access to a wide range of cultural, leisure, and sports benefits such as discounted cinema tickets and organized activities.
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