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HRIS Manager – SAP SuccessFactors

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 4 months ago

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QIMA

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
QIMA doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Madrid, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Essential

Hands-on experience leading or co-leading a full SAP SuccessFactors implementation — configuration experience across at least two modules, with Employee Central as a core
Experience working in complex, multi-country HR environments
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple systems and integrations in a connected HR tech ecosystem
Understanding of HR best practices and how they translate into system design
Ability to assess an existing system objectively, identify priorities, and sequence improvements pragmatically
Clear communication skills — able to work across HR, IT, Finance, and senior leadership
Experience working with or influencing external vendors and implementation partners

Nice to have

SAP SuccessFactors certification
Background in HR technology consulting or a transformation-focused role
Additional language skills (QIMA operates globally — any language is an asset)

The role

What you'll do

System Design & Implementation

Lead the end-to-end redesign and re-implementation of SAP SuccessFactors, from current-state assessment through to configuration, testing, and go-live
Apply best-practice methodology across all relevant modules — Employee Central, Compensation, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, Succession & Development and Employee Central Payroll.
Conduct a structured audit of the current system, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop a clear, phased remediation roadmap
Translate HR business requirements into scalable, well-structured system design that supports global operations

Process Design & Governance

Partner with HR process owners to ensure workflows are built into the system, not around it
Establish data governance standards: naming conventions, field usage, categorisation rules, and data quality controls
Develop clear SOPs and system documentation so that knowledge is shared and the organisation is not reliant on any one person
Collaborate with the emerging shared services structure to ensure the system design supports streamlined, consistent service delivery across regions

Stakeholder Engagement & Change

Serve as the primary point of contact between HR, IT, and any external implementation partners
Lead user acceptance testing with the HR community; manage issue resolution with care and clarity
Develop training programmes and materials that help HR colleagues get the most out of the system
Communicate progress, priorities, and decisions clearly to HR leadership and key stakeholders

About QIMA

QIMA is a global provider of quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services, helping brands, retailers, and food manufacturers ensure product quality, safety, and compliance across their supply chains. The company operates in over 80 countries, with a strong focus on consumer goods, food, and social compliance auditing, and employs a large network of auditors and inspectors worldwide.

In Spain, QIMA has a significant presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, serving as a hub for its operations in Southern Europe. The company actively hires international professionals, particularly for roles like food inspectors, quality control auditors, and data-driven positions, offering freelance and part-time opportunities that are attractive to relocators. Their work culture is dynamic and project-based, with a strong emphasis on technology and data-driven decision-making, making it a relevant option for international professionals with backgrounds in food science, quality assurance, or supply chain management.

Founded: 2005
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Hong Kong, China
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

QIMA frequently hires freelance and part-time inspectors, which can be a flexible entry point for international professionals.
The company operates in over 100 countries, offering opportunities for international travel and assignments.
Spain is a key market for QIMA, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and they actively recruit local talent.
The company's work culture is described as fast-paced and technology-driven, with a strong emphasis on data and digital tools.
QIMA offers roles in food safety, quality control, and social compliance auditing, which are niche but growing fields in Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust.

Operating in over 120 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 35,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence.

We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.

We are redesigning our HR operating model globally, and our HR technology is at the heart of that transformation.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a SAP SuccessFactors environment from the ground up, implementing best-practice configuration across our global operations and building something that will support QIMA's HR function for years to come. You will be working at the intersection of people, process, and technology — partnering with HR leadership, IT, and a future shared services structure to make sure every module is thoughtfully designed, properly embedded, and built to scale.

If you enjoy seeing the full picture of how an HRIS should operate and play a key role in its continuous improvement and configuration, this role is for you.

Additional information

QIMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all countries with no geographical limitations.

Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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