Assistant Manager / Manager - Digital HR - Technology & AI in HR 80-100%

KPMG AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG AG in Zürich is seeking an HR technology consultant to design and deliver large-scale HR tech and AI-enabled transformations, including platforms like Workday and SAP SuccessFactors, and target-state architecture decisions.

You will guide vendor evaluations, build business cases, create enablement materials, and support adoption across HR and IT teams, ensuring an employee-centered approach to digital HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, information systems, technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in management consulting with a focus of HR technology, HR IT project delivery, or digital HR transformation
• Proven exposure to HR transformation initiatives and HR platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Microsoft) and/or AI-driven HR solutions
• Strong stakeholder management skills across HR, IT, and business teams at multiple seniority levels
• Confident communicator with a clear point of view in HR technology and digital HR processes
• Ability to prioritize and deliver results in fast-paced, multi-project environments
• Familiarity with change enablement methodologies (e.g., PROSCI, WalkMe) or HR technology implementation frameworks
• Excellent English and German language skills, French is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of large-scale HR tech and AI-enabled transformation programs
• Define HRIT strategy and technology roadmaps and cloud investment planning
• Lead HR technology vendor evaluation, requirements gathering, and RFP development
• Support adoption of new HR systems by preparing enablement materials and gathering user feedback
• Plan and facilitate workshops with HR leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and use cases
• Develop and maintain HR technology implementation and rollout plans with project managers
• Bring a people-centered perspective to HR technology and AI initiatives

Job description

Your contribution to KPMG

• Contribute to the design and delivery of large-scale HR technology and AI-enabled transformation programs (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Microsoft, AI-powered HR platforms), driving digital modernization of HR functions
• Define HRIT strategy and technology roadmaps, including target-state architecture decisions (on-prem vs. cloud HCM), cloud investment planning, and HR technology business case development
• Lead and support HR technology vendor evaluation and selection processes, including requirements gathering, RFP development, and solution assessment
• Support HR stakeholders, key users, and end users in adopting new HR systems and AI tools by preparing enablement materials, gathering user feedback, and translating insights into system and process improvements
• Assist in planning and facilitating workshops and working sessions with HR leaders, project teams, and business stakeholders to define HR technology requirements, user experience needs, and AI use cases
• Develop and maintain elements of HR technology implementation and rollout plans in collaboration with Project Managers and HR transformation leads
• Bring a people-centered perspective to HR technology and AI initiatives, ensuring digital HR solutions enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness

This is what makes you successful

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, information systems, technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in management consulting with a focus of HR technology, HR IT project delivery, or digital HR transformation with a strong understanding of modern HR systems, data, and AI trends
• Proven exposure to HR transformation initiatives, including implementation of HR platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Microsoft, ServiceNow) and/or AI-driven HR solutions; experience in M&A integration or HR system consolidation is a plus
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build trust and manage expectations across HR, IT, and business teams at multiple seniority levels and in international environments
• Confident communicator with a clear point of view, able to influence decisions through expertise in HR technology, digital HR processes, and user experience design
• Ability to prioritize and deliver results in fast-paced, multi-project environments with competing deadlines
• Familiarity with change enablement methodologies (e.g., PROSCI, WalkMe) or HR technology implementation frameworks is an advantage
• Excellent English and German language skills (written and spoken); French is a plus

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