IT application Owner for HR Domain (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Meal allowances

Internet compensation

Training courses

Gym coverage

Health insurance

Job summary

Axpo Group is seeking an IT Application Owner for HR applications to own operation, upgrades, and integrations, translating business needs into secure, scalable technical solutions.

You will collaborate with IAM, integration, and security teams, manage onboarding, changes, and decommissioning, and ensure governance and audit compliance while helping our HR IT landscape evolve.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an enterprise IT environment as an IT Application Owner or similar.
• Strong technical affinity with hands-on experience in SaaS applications, integrations, and cloud-based systems.
• Solid understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts (provisioning, SSO, roles, authentication).
• Experience with interfaces, APIs, file-based integrations, and data formats (CSV, XML, JSON).
• Ability to analyze technical issues independently and collaborate with IAM, integration, and infrastructure teams.
• Familiarity with ITIL or equivalent IT service management frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills bridging business and tech audiences.
• Experience in IT HR landscapes is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the IT Application Owner for HR applications: ensure smooth operation, administration and continuous optimization.
• Own evaluation, upgrade and release planning with a focus on integrations, identity management, and technical quality.
• Own SaaS and on-premise application lifecycle activities such as onboarding, changes, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Translate business requirements into technical documentation, including interfaces, data flows and dependencies with surrounding systems.
• Design, document, and maintain application interfaces (e.g. file-based, API, REST, SCIM).
• Secure application synchronization with IAM, integration, and data analytics teams.
• Collaborate with IAM teams on user provisioning, role/access concepts, authentication, authorization, and SAML/OIDC SSO.
• Review, adjust, and validate configuration and data files for system uploads and integrations.
• Coordinate incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement with vendors and IT teams.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, security, and audit requirements.
• Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis; coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers for 3rd-level support.

Skills

IT Application Owner

IAM concepts

SaaS & cloud

APIs & data formats

Stakeholder communication

IT governance

English fluent

Job description

Workload: 100%

Are you ready to take ownership of IT HR-related systems and drive their technological and operational excellence at Axpo? Join us as an IT Application Owner for the domain of HR and play a key role in translating business requirements into robust, secure, and scalable technical solutions.

What you will do:

• Act as the IT Application Owner for HR applications: ensure smooth operation, administration and continuous optimization.
• Take full ownership of application evaluation, upgrade and release planning with a strong focus on integrations, identity management, and technical quality.
• Own SaaS and on-premise application lifecycle activities such as onboarding, changes, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Analyze and implement business requirements by translating them into technical documentation, including interfaces, data flows, and dependencies with surrounding systems.
• Design, document, and maintain application interfaces (e.g. file-based, API, REST, SCIM).
• Secure application synchronization with IAM, integration, and data analytics teams.
• Collaborate with IAM teams on user provisioning, role/access concepts, authentication, authorization, and Single Sign-On (SAML/OIDC).
• Review, adjust, and validate configuration and data files for system uploads and integrations.
• Coordinate incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement with vendors and IT teams.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, security, and audit requirements.
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis and resolve issues hands-on: coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers for 3rd-level support.

What you bring & who you are:

• 4+ years of experience as an IT Application Owner, or similar role in an enterprise IT environment.
• Strong technical affinity with hands-on experience in SaaS applications, integrations, and cloud-based systems.
• Solid understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts (user lifecycle, provisioning, SSO, roles, authentication).
• Experience working with interfaces, APIs, file-based integrations, and basic data formats (e.g. CSV, XML, JSON).
• Ability to analyze technical issues independently and collaborate effectively with IAM, integration, and infrastructure teams.
• Familiarity with IT service management and governance frameworks (e.g. ITIL).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, bridging business and technical audiences.
• Experience in IT HR landscapes is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

What this role is not:

• This role is not a Product Owner: it requires hands-on technical understanding of applications, integrations, and identity management topics.
• This role is not a software developer: while technical analysis and configuration understanding are required, coding and software development are not the primary responsibilities.
• This role is not a first-level support or helpdesk function: operational support is coordinated, not executed on a day-to-day basis.
• This role is not isolated from IAM or platform teams: close collaboration with Identity & Access Management, integration, developers, and security teams is an integral part of the position.

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. We value your unique perspective and skills!

About the team:

We are a dynamic and collaborative team that thrives on solving complex challenges together. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture, and we celebrate every voice. Join us in shaping the future of HR IT systems at Axpo!

Benefits:

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!

• Working Hours
  We offer flexible working hours to accommodate your work schedule. We can work part of our time remotely and the rest at our offices in Madrid, Torre Europa.
  
• Meal allowances You can enjoy delicious meals on us, no matter if you are working remotely or on-site.
  *Option to use it for public transportation or childcare instead.
• Internet Compensation
  We cover the cost of your home internet connection, as we understand how essential connectivity is in the modern workplace.
• Training courses
  Our company is committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, which is why we offer a variety of industry- specific training courses and a learning channel.
  
• Gym Coverage
  Stay active and healthy with our 90% coverage benefit, which provides access to the nearby gym: Forus Selection to keep you energized throughout the day
  
• Health Insurance
  We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, which is why we offer a comprehensive health insurance plan and the option to extend it to your spouse and children.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.