Talent Operations Projects Partner

Job title: Talent Operations Projects Partner

• Location: Budapest

About the job

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Projects Partner to join our Talent Operations team for 1 year. This role is essential for developing and implementing strategies within the Talent global function in order to make it more agile, data-driven, and aligned with Sanofi’s growth objectives.

The Project Partner plays a key role in supporting the design, planning, and execution of key talent projects across Sanofi's global HR ecosystem. Reporting into the Global Talent Operations function, this role partners with P&C Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Digital and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects that strengthen Sanofi's talent capabilities and employee experience.

The incumbent will manage a portfolio of talent-related projects spanning across talent acquisition and talent management, P&C technology — contributing directly to Sanofi's ambition to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to chase the miracles of science.

 This 1 year role reports into the Global Head of Talent Operational Excellence.

Main responsibilities:

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project management for talent initiatives of low-to-medium complexity, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, RACI matrices, risk logs, and status reports

• Apply structured project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) appropriate to each initiative

• Monitor project milestones and proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies

• Coordinate project governance activities including steering committee preparation and reporting

Talent Acquisition and management Projects

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of talent processes, tools, and employer branding initiatives

• Coordinate candidate and employee experience improvement projects in partnership with the relevant CoE

• Track impact metrics

P&C Technology Projects

• Contribute to HR system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements (e.g., Workday, Hirevue, Qualtrics or equivalent platforms)

• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and go-live activities

Talent Analytics & Reporting

• Ensure that project dashboards and related talent metrics reports are maintained

• Support the build-out of talent analytics capabilities, ensuring data accuracy and meaningful visualization for decision-making

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders

• Prepare and deliver clear project communications, presentations, and updates tailored to diverse audiences

• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and working sessions

• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to country-specific legal, fiscal, and regulatory requirements. Stay updated on industry trends and implement best practices to maintain a competitive talent acquisition edge.

About you

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination

  Deep understanding of Talent Acquisition,Talent Management programs and P&C operations in large or complex organizations.

  Experience with AI-driven Talent technology and HR systems like Workday, Beamery, HireVue, and business intelligence tools.

  Advanced MS Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.

  Proficiency in HR analytics and talent acquisition/management metrics.

  Demonstrated experience working within P&C, Talent, or People functions is strongly preferred

• Proficiency in HR analytics and talent acquisition/management metrics.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, or equivalent)

• Strong command of Microsoft Office 365 suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday, Beamery, or similar)

• Basic understanding of data analysis and reporting; ability to build dashboards and interpret HR metrics

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus)

• Proactive problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and culturally diverse environment

• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt to changing priorities

Languages:

• Fluent in English (both verbal and written), French is a plus

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Project Management, or a related field

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Join an Award-Winning Team at Sanofi Budapest Hub!

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Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
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Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
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Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).

If the description fits your experience and sparks your interest, please apply so we can get in contact with you!

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