Manager SAP HRIT Team EMEA (f/m/d)

Arthrex GmbH; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical device company in Munich is seeking an HR IT Team Leader to guide a regional team in leveraging SAP HCM and SuccessFactors. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience, a solid background in HR systems, and be fluent in both English and German. This role involves strategy execution, system design and enhancement to optimize HR processes. A proactive approach to mentoring and project management is essential, alongside compliance with GDPR standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Informatics or equivalent IT training.
• Extensive experience in personnel management and mentoring.
• Several years of experience with SAP HCM and SuccessFactors.
• Excellent collaboration with HR and IT stakeholders, including vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the HR IT team in EMEA.
• Provide management for HR systems and ensure alignment with IT strategy.
• Execute the HR technology roadmap to optimize HR processes.
• Serve as primary point of contact for HR systems inquiries and ensure cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain compliance with IT change management and validation standards in local and regional HR systems.
• Partner with global HR IT leadership to manage configuration standards and vendor upgrades.

Skills

Leadership skills

SAP HCM expertise

SuccessFactors knowledge

GDPR compliance understanding

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business Informatics or Business Administration

Tools

SAP ECC

Aconso experience

SAP ECC HCM

Aconso

Job description

To support our department Information Technology in Munich, we are currently offering a position as

Tasks

• You will lead and mentor the HR IT team in EMEA, alongside SAP HCM and SuccessFactors professionals including hiring new talent, performing performance reviews and fostering individual development
• Furthermore, you will provide leadership and management for the design, development, and support of HR systems in EMEA, ensuring alignment with global IT strategy and delivery of systems to users
• Execute the HR technology roadmap by implementing new solutions and enhancing existing systems to optimize Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Core HR processes
• In addition you will act as the primary point of contact for HR systems-related inquiries and ensure smooth collaboration with HR stakeholders and monitor the 2nd level support for the respective SAP modules
• Own technical responsibility for local and regional HR systems within EMEA and maintain compliance with IT change management and validation standards.
• Partner with global HR IT leadership to maintain configuration standards, manage global-centric projects, and engage vendors for upgrades and strategic alignment

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Informatics or Business Administration with IT focus, or equivalent IT training with additional qualifications
• Extensive experience of personnel management with proven leadership and mentoring skills alongside an independent, careful, and goal-oriented approach to work
• Several years of experience with SAP HCM and SuccessFactors modules, including key HR business processes and system configuration
• Practical experience in SAP ECC Human Capital Management and knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central; Aconso experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of HR/Payroll systems, GDPR compliance, and audit requirements; project management and process optimization expertise
• Fluent in English and German, with excellent communication, analytical thinking, and ability to work independently and lead teams effectively