HRIS Program Director

Hexa People; Porto; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexa People seeks an executive Director to lead enterprise-wide HCM transformation initiatives, focusing on SAP SuccessFactors deployment and related systems to support a scalable, employee-centric HR ecosystem.

You will own the global HR technology roadmap, govern multi-year programs, ensure data privacy compliance, and drive change enablement across regions with AI-enabled analytics and self-service tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Capital or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of proven experience leading complex, multi-year global HCM transformation programs.
• Deep implementation knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors (EC, LMS, Comp, Recruiting) and adjacent systems.
• Experience working with global HR operating models, Shared Services, and GBS frameworks.
• Proven track record managing executive-level stakeholders and global vendor performance.
• Certifications in SAP SuccessFactors, Project Management (PMP) or Prosci or similar change methodologies are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide HCM transformation initiatives and SAP SuccessFactors deployment.
• Oversee global programs with rigorous milestones and governance.
• Guide integration across HRIS, Payroll, ITSM, and CRM to ensure data integrity and privacy.
• Design change enablement programs for regional adoption and training readiness.
• Monitor performance post-implementation and enhance the HCM landscape with AI-enabled features.

Skills

leadership

HCM transformation

Stakeholder management

Program governance

Change management

Data privacy compliance

AI analytics awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Capital

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

EC

LMS

Comp

Recruiting

Payroll systems

Case management software

Knowledge portals

Job description

Role Overview

This executive role leads enterprise-wide Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation initiatives, focusing on deploying integrated digital solutions as part of a unified global strategy. The Director will oversee the implementation and continuous evolution of SAP SuccessFactors and adjacent technologies (including payroll, automation, case management, and knowledge portals) to support a scalable, employee-centric HR ecosystem.

• Strategic Roadmap: Serve as a key architect of the global HR technology roadmap, aligning digital transformations with future-of-work objectives and shared services goals.
• Program Governance: Lead a global portfolio of HR technology initiatives, establishing rigorous milestone discipline and governance models to reduce risk and accelerate multi-year delivery.
• Enterprise Integration: Guide complex integration designs across critical platforms (HRIS, Payroll, ITSM, CRM) to ensure seamless data flows and strict compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Global Change Enablement: Design and execute global stakeholder engagement and change management programs to ensure strong regional adoption, training readiness, and superior user experiences.
• Continuous Innovation: Monitor operational performance metrics post-implementation while continuously enhancing the HCM landscape with AI-enabled features, advanced analytics, and digital self-service tools.

Key Requirements

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Capital, or related disciplines.
• Leadership Experience: 10+ years of proven experience leading complex, multi-year global HCM transformation programs within highly matrixed corporate environments.
• Technical Expertise: Deep implementation knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors (including EC, LMS, Comp, Recruiting) coupled with adjacent systems like case management software, payroll, and knowledge portals.
• GBS Alignment: Solid experience working alongside global HR operating models, Shared Services, and Global Business Services (GBS) frameworks.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record managing executive-level stakeholders and directing global vendor performance to ensure delivery accountability.
• Valued Certifications: Certifications in SAP SuccessFactors, Project Management (PMP), or recognized global change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci) are highly advantageous.