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Automation and AI Consultant

Hybrid in Málaga·Added 3 months ago (last checked 21 Oct)

SD Worx

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Work mode: Hybrid, Málaga
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Other languages: French

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

You combine analytical skills with an open, innovative mindset and feel at home in a digital environment.

You recognise yourself in the following:

• You have a digital and AI-literate mindset

• You have knowledge of MS Office, Microsoft Copilot Studio/Power Automate, Power BI

• You have experience in defining/improving process flows, and setting up chatbots

• You have analytical skills and know how to translate complex data into clear insights and concrete optimisations

• You think outside the box, dare to question assumptions and actively seek innovative solutions

• You are eager to learn, enjoy experimenting (e.g. pilots or proofs of concept) and are open to pushing your boundaries

• You can work independently whilst also functioning strongly as a team player

• You cope well with change, unexpected situations and pressure

• You have experience or an affinity with payroll administration, social legislation and/or IT

• You have experience with change and stakeholder management

Languages

• You communicate fluently in French and English. Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

The role

You are part of the Center of Excellence for the Southern-Europe region, with focus on supporting HR and Payroll Operations in France, Luxembourg, Spain and Portugal.

In the Center of Excellence, Customer Experience is at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that processes within the Operations department are handled effectively, efficiently and with a forward-looking approach.

To further strengthen our growth and innovative capacity, we are looking for a continuous improvement consultant with an innovative, digital mindset, focusing on Automation and AI.

You will manage and improve processes from start to finish and actively contribute to the transition towards smarter, scalable and future-proof solutions.

What you'll do

• Innovating, standardising and automating transactional processes with the aim of structurally reducing manual actions

• Exploring and developing AI and data-driven opportunities (e.g. process insights, intelligent automation, decision support) to fundamentally improve processes

• Analysing, managing, improving and implementing processes and tools to optimise the workload for clients and internal teams

• End-to-end ownership: business analysis, development in collaboration with IT, (internal and external) roll-out, communication and follow-up

• Actively building buy-in among stakeholders and guiding them through change

• Monitoring process standards in accordance with Lean methodology

• Working closely with our extended workforce within a near-shoring and offshoring context

• Critically questioning existing working methods and proposing out-of-the-box, scalable improvement solutions.

Hiring process

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Application
Recruiter interview
With a recruiter
A phone or video interview if your profile matches the role.
Interviews with the hiring manager
With hiring manager and key stakeholders · 1–3 sessions
Meet the hiring manager and possibly other key stakeholders.
Case interview or assessment
Not every role
Included for some roles.
Reference checks
Job offer

SD Worx says it usually responds to applications within a week.

About SD Worx

SD Worx is a European HR and payroll services provider headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. The company specializes in payroll administration, HR administration, and related software solutions, operating across multiple European countries with a strong focus on local expertise and compliance. With a workforce of several thousand employees, SD Worx serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large international corporations, and is recognized as a leading player in the European HR services market.

SD Worx has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, where they deliver payroll and HR services to both Spanish and international companies. The company is known for its international and multicultural work environment, actively hiring professionals from across Europe, including roles for SAP SuccessFactors consultants, payroll specialists, and HR operations staff. For international professionals, SD Worx offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, cross-border environment, leveraging their language skills (e.g., German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish) and expertise in various HR and payroll systems, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in the European HR tech sector.

Industry: HR Payroll
Founded: 1945
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Antwerp, Belgium
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

SD Worx actively hires international professionals, with many roles explicitly requiring language skills such as German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, or Danish, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
The company has a strong presence in Spain (Madrid and Barcelona), offering opportunities to work on Spanish payroll projects while being part of a European-wide organization.
Many roles are client-facing and require fluency in a specific European language, so language skills are a key asset for international candidates.
The company offers a multicultural and multilingual work environment, with teams spread across Europe.
SD Worx provides a clear career path in HR and payroll consulting, with opportunities to specialize in SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, and other HR technologies.

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