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Head of People Processes. SAP SuccessFactors, high English level.

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 28 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1641 open roles

Overview

Salary
€70,000 - €75,000 a year

About €3,950 - €4,180 a month after tax, or €4,110 - €4,430 under the Beckham regime.

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
English
Required
Experience
8+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • University degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related areas.
  • High level of English (B2-C1)
  • More than 8 years of experience in Human Resources processes, products, or systems.
  • Experience in the implementation and evolution of SuccessFactors, Payroll, and/or Workforce Management.
  • At least 5 years leading multidisciplinary teams or transformation initiatives.
  • Comprehensive management of People processes and the employee lifecycle with SAP SuccessFactors, especially Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, and Learning.
  • Experience in digital product management, roadmaps, and prioritization by value.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Human Resources, Operations, Technology, and vendors.
  • Experience in organizational transformation, adoption, and change management.

Languages

  • High level of English (B2-C1)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract directly with the client.
  • Full-time with flexible start and end times, Fridays from 8:00 to 15:00.
  • Hybrid model: 5 days per month of remote work with certain additional flexibility for this role.
  • Salary range around €70,000 gross annual + variable + benefits.
  • Location in Madrid.

If you meet the requirements, do not hesitate to apply for this opportunity.

The role

As Head Of People Processes, you will lead the internalization and digitalization of key human resources processes with SAP SUCCESSFACTORS, ensuring optimization and alignment with the strategic objectives of the organization in Madrid.

  • Internalization and digitalization of HR processes with SAP SuccessFactors.

What you'll do

· Define and execute the digital strategy for People processes, aligned with the corporate and Digital Transformation strategy.

· Lead the functional evolution of People domain platforms, including SuccessFactors, Employee Central Payroll, and Workforce Management.

· Direct the Payroll, Talent & Experience, and WFM squads, driving a culture of continuous improvement, product orientation, and value generation.

· Coordinate and develop Product Managers, Business Analysts, functional specialists, and external teams within the People domain.

· Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, and Process Owners to define shared objectives, priorities, roadmaps, and KPIs.

· Ensure that backlog prioritization responds to business results, employee experience, compliance, and process efficiency.

· Guarantee end-to-end integration between time management, workforce planning, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, talent, learning, and performance.

· Drive automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence capabilities applied to People processes.

· Ensure the quality, stability, compliance, and continuous evolution of digital products and services within the employee lifecycle.

· Coordinate the relationship with Core Apps & Data Platform, AI First Delivery, Security, IT Governance, and other enabling teams.

· Define and monitor business, adoption, quality, and efficiency indicators, promoting data-driven decisions.

· Promote product methodologies, agile ways of working, and cross-functional collaboration between business and technology.

· Develop team capabilities, fostering specialization, leadership, and professional growth.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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