Global Hr It Leader: Payroll & Time & Attendance

Skf Automotive; Viseu; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Automotive is seeking a Global HR IT Manager focusing on Payroll and Time & Attendance. You will lead the technology domain, drive the roadmap, and ensure compliant, scalable solutions across regions, collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders.

You will shape the governance framework, manage vendor relationships, and lead global implementations in a newly independent SKF Automotive company. Fluency in English is essential, with a strong background in SAP HR tech.

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning and leading Payroll and/or Time & Attendance technology solutions in a multinational environment.
• Experience operating across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas) with global standards and local regulatory needs.
• Proven track record delivering system implementations, integrations, migrations, and major enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of the global Payroll and Time & Attendance technology domain.
• Shape the roadmap in line with business needs, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities.
• Act as the accountable technology lead for the domain across a global environment.

Skills

Payroll systems

Time & Attendance

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Global project delivery

HR transformation

SAP SuccessFactors

ServiceNow HRSD

Change management

Education

HR, Finance, IT background

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

ServiceNow HRSD

Job description

By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster.

This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further?

Global HR IT Manager (Payroll and Time and Attendance) - SKF Automotive Business Are you passionate about shaping secure, scalable HR IT systems in a global environment? Join us and play a key role in driving the transformation of payroll and time management solutions that keep our business running smoothly. In this role, you'll reshape system architecture, optimize processes, and lead integrations across multiple regions - all while ensuring compliance with complex regulations like labour or GDPR. If you thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and making an impact in a diverse, international team, we'd love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

Take end-to-end ownership of the global Payroll and Time & Attendance technology domain, ensuring reliable operations, effective support, and continuous value for the business.

Shape the future of Payroll and Time & Attendance technology by defining and driving the roadmap in line with business needs, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities.

Act as the accountable technology lead for the domain, setting priorities, making decisions, and driving outcomes across a global and complex environment.

Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and other business stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and user-friendly technology solutions.

Lead global implementations, enhancements, and integrations, helping build a modern and sustainable Payroll and Time & Attendance landscape for a newly independent company.

Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and service delivery, improving efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.

Lead the technology partner ecosystem, building strong vendor relationships while holding partners accountable for service quality and delivery commitments.

Establish governance, performance monitoring, and compliance practices that provide transparency, manage risk, and support informed decision-making.

Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, influencing key decisions and helping shape the future of HR technology capabilities.

We expect you to have

Proven experience owning and leading Payroll and/or Time & Attendance technology solutions in a multinational environment, with responsibility for service delivery, roadmap, vendor management, and continuous improvement.

Experience operating across multiple regions (e.G., EMEA, APAC, Americas) and balancing global standards with local business and regulatory requirements.

Proven track record of delivering technology initiatives, including system implementations, integrations, migrations, and major enhancements.

Strong understanding of Payroll and Time & Attendance processes and the technology that supports them.

Experience translating business needs into scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions.

Solid understanding of regulations relevant to payroll and time management, particularly within the EU.

Relevant academic background in HR, Finance, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Experience working with Payroll and Time & Attendance solutions in countries with complex legal and regulatory frameworks (e.G., Poland, Germany, France, Italy).

Experience acting as a service owner, product owner, or technology lead with accountability for business outcomes, priorities, and roadmap decisions.

Experience working in transformation programs, organizational change, or complex global environments.

Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow HRSD, and related HR technology platforms.

Experience in business process design, process optimization, and service improvement.

You take ownership and accountability for outcomes, making decisions and driving topics through to completion.

You combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and can balance long‑term direction with day‑to‑day priorities.

You analyse complex situations, understand dependencies across processes, systems, vendors, and stakeholders, and turn insights into practical solutions.

You confidently influence stakeholders and build alignment across business and technology teams in a global environment.

You communicate in a clear, structured, and concise way, making complex topics easy to understand for different audiences.

You work independently, challenge constructively, and are comfortable leading through influence rather than authority.

You maintain a proactive, continuous‑improvement mindset and actively seek opportunities to simplify, optimize, and modernize ways of working.

You will enjoy working here if you

Thrive in a dynamic, global environment and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams.

Are proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable managing complex projects.

Value innovation and continuous improvement.

Appreciate a culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and career development.

If you want to go further This position will be located at any of our major SKF Automotive sites in Warsaw (Poland), Prague (Czech Republic), Bucharest (Romania), Lisbon (Portugal), or Tudela (Spain).

If you want to know more about SKF Automotive business, please visit our webpage. SKF Automotive: Bearings & aftermarket solutions since 1907

Transparency and fairness matter to us At SKF, we see diversity in our workforce as an asset that supports better business results. We are committed to having a fair and inclusive recruitment process where all hiring decisions are based on objective, job‑related criteria, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

To support a fair and transparent recruitment process, the process may include assessments, and before hiring, we may also carry out background checks and verify application information. We will discuss your salary expectations during the first interview, and our final offer will be based on an objective evaluation of your experience, skills, and potential, aligned with the scope of the role and our internal salary guidelines. Our recruitment process may differ from country to country and will always be in line with applicable country‑specific laws and regulations.

Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF