Senior Manager HR Digitalization & Tools (m/f/d)

Role Summary

Please note that this role is a limited position until 31.12.2027.

The Senior Manager HR Digitalization & Tools combines people leadership with strong hands-on expertise in HR IT, taking ownership of our global HR systems landscape with a clear focus on SAP SuccessFactors.

In this role, you are a central role within the HR Digitalization & Tools team while driving the implementation, operation, and continuous evolution of our HR systems. You act as a key interface between HR, IT, and external partners and ensure that our digital HR solutions deliver real business impact.

Your Challenges

• Lead and develop the HR Digitalization & Tools team, ensuring strong performance, ownership, and continuous capability growth
• Take end-to-end responsibility for SAP SuccessFactors and related HR systems, including prioritization, further development, and roadmap execution
• Drive the implementation, optimization, and operation of HR IT systems in close collaboration with IT and external vendors
• Translate business requirements into system-based solutions together with technical experts
• Ensure stable system operations, performance, and continuous improvement of the HR IT landscape
• Define and execute the HR digitalization roadmap with a strong focus on system enablement and user value
• Foster standardization and harmonization of HR processes via scalable system solutions
• Lead and coordinate international HR IT projects and rollouts
• Act as central interface between HR, IT, and implementation partners
• Drive change management and user adoption of new system functionalities
• Ensure data governance, compliance (e.g. GDPR), and data integrity across all HR systems

Your Profile

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience:
  • Several years of experience in HR IT, HR systems, or HR digitalization
  • Strong practical experience with SAP SuccessFactors (implementation and/or operations)
  • Experience in owning and managing HR systems, ideally in roles such as Application Owner, Product Owner, HR IT Lead, or similar
  • Proven experience in system implementations and steering external service providers
  • Experience in leading teams and working in international, matrix organizations
  • Ideally experience in environments with both white- and blue-collar employees
• Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of HR IT architectures and system landscapes
  • Ability to bridge business requirements and technical implementation
  • Experience in prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and system governance
  • Solid knowledge of HR processes and their system integration
  • Understanding of data governance, interfaces, and compliance requirements
  • Strong project management and delivery capabilities
• Language Skills: Very good English skills, ideally German skills
• Personality:
  • You are a hands-on HR IT leader who enjoys taking ownership of systems and driving tangible improvements
  • You combine technical understanding with business acumen, communicate effectively across functions, and thrive in an international environment
  • A proactive mindset, strong delivery focus, and a "make-it-work" attitude set you apart

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you. You can reach us at [email protected]. Please make sure to include the job title and location of the position you are interested in when contacting us.

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Social Benefits

• You work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom
• Performance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefits
• Flexible working hours/trust-based working time, plus 30 days of vacation
• Hybrid working option for employees with children under 12 years: 3 days in Ludwigsburg, 2 days remote; otherwise, 5 days in Ludwigsburg
• Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development
• In-house company restaurant
• Reserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children)
• A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insurance
• Additional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance)
• A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)
• Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate