Equans has leading positions in Europe, which is the result of the history of energy construction in these countries, and strong presences in North and South America and in Oceania.

With nearly 90,000 highly skilled employees, Equans has a strong geographic footprint, anchored by historic local brands. Equans provides its customers with excellent technical expertise in the design, installation, maintenance and operation of multi-technical facilities. This know-how is based on key skills. First of all, in electrical and thermal engineering - two strong points that help accelerate the reduction of our clients' carbon footprint - but also in ventilation, refrigeration, mechanics and robotics, fire protection, energy renovation, digital solutions, IT, cyber security and telecommunications.

The combination of these expertise allows us to offer efficient and optimised solutions at all stages of the energy chain, from production, storage and transport to usage.

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 department’s 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 department’s 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 group’s 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

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