Remote - Manager, Applications HR

GlobalSource IT; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalSource IT is seeking a Manager, Applications (HR) with extensive SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Payroll expertise to lead HRIS strategy and delivery. You will partner with HR leadership to align systems architecture with business goals, while managing governance, vendor relations, and budgets for HR applications.

You will oversee system maintenance, upgrades, and security, lead the HRIS team, and ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements across all HR systems.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT/HRIS roles.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Deep experience with SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central preferred).
• Hands-on payroll systems experience (SAP Payroll).
• Strong governance, vendor management and budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR to align HRIS architecture with strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee HRIS systems, patches, upgrades, and performance.
• Lead the HRIS team and manage access, security, and personalization.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract delivery with HRIS providers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and data privacy in HR systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HRIS governance

Communication to non-technical

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology or MIS

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Payroll

Job description

GlobalSource IT is a SAP centric recruiting company. Our direct client is looking for a Manager, Applications (HR) with significant SAP SuccessFactors and SAP payroll experience. Our client is a leading manufacturer of refined minerals that are used in a variety of daily used products. Please see below for additional details and contact Dave with any questions at [e-mail]. Thanks for reviewing!

About the Role

Manager, Applications (HR) will report to the Director, Global Applications.

This role serves as the primary technical liaison for the HR function, partnering closely with HR leadership and business stakeholders to align the HR systems architecture and technology roadmap with the overall HR and business strategy. The incumbent will provide strategic and operational support to ensure the effective, reliable, and optimal performance of all HR applications and related technologies.

In addition, the Manager, Applications (HR) will be accountable for the governance, vendor management, and budget oversight of HR applications, ensuring cost-effective delivery, system sustainability, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Global HR to align the HRIS architecture with the HR Strategy and identify related improvements and enhancements to existing information systems, services and databases; plan and lead the delivery of improvements and projects.
• Partner with HR on the selection and procurement of appropriate hardware and software to ensure that the organization has high quality, efficient systems that enables the HR and Organization strategy.
• Oversee the support and maintenance of all HR systems, services and applications used; including patches and upgrades to maintain the optimal functioning of the systems.
• Lead and manage the HRIS team
• Manage permissions, access, personalization and similar system operations and settings for HR services users.
• Collaborate with HR to monitor and manage regulatory changes and impacts to HR systems
• Ensure system compliance with data security and privacy requirements in collaboration with the organizations IT Security function.
• Manage and support the adherence and compliance with all IT & HR controls
• Manage the relationship and contractual agreements between the HRIS vendors and the organization; ensure that the vendors deliver to the terms and timelines.
• Serve as a primary resource with HR in relation to data maintenance/integrity including efforts as it related to implementation and training.

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

• Engages effectively with diverse global stakeholders and maintains strong relationships and communication
• Provides clear, frequent guidance, delegates effectively, and shares responsibility for team successes and failures
• Stays connected to team activities to provide accurate updates and escalates issues appropriately and on time
• Understands team members’ strengths and development areas
• Works effectively with peers and shows agility in adjusting to fast‑paced and evolving environments.

•Bachelor’s Degree qualification – preferably in computer technology, management information systems (recommended) or related work experience

•15 years’ experience required with at least 5 years in a supervisory position

•Thorough understanding of information systems – specifically SAP SuccessFactors; ideally certified in Employee Central

•Hands-on experience with payroll systems – specifically SAP Payroll

•Adept in planning, executing, and monitoring projects

•Knowledge of industry best practices pertaining to technology design and management

•Strong understanding of HR processes and an ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

•Comfortable engaging with C-level HR leaders and global HR stakeholders