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SuccessFactors and Payroll Project Management Consultant

On-site in Spain·Added 9 days ago

Telefónica

220 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Telefónica doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Spain

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Titulación: Grado universitario en Ingeniería Informática, Telecomunicaciones u otra titulación técnica equivalente.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Key capabilities

  • Project management with an orientation toward results, prioritization, and follow-up.
  • Collaborative, problem-solving profile capable of handling pressure, ambiguity, and concurrent priorities.
  • Ability to combine a global vision with sufficient functional depth to configure and validate the solution.
  • Clear communication with technical and business profiles and ease in building trust.
  • Mass data processing and handling of upload files.

Required capabilities:

Ability to work in a team and collaborate with diverse profiles.

  • Communication, negotiation, and expectation management skills.
  • Autonomy, proactivity, and orientation toward problem-solving.
  • Ability to manage complex situations, pressure, and simultaneous priorities.
  • Structured thinking, organization, and focus on results.
  • Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

Must have:

  • Real experience managing HR system implementation/evolution projects or workstreams.
  • Hands-on configuration experience in SAP SuccessFactors, demonstrable in at least one of these modules: Recruiting, Performance & Goals, Onboarding, Compensation, and/or Payroll.
  • Knowledge of the complete solution lifecycle: design, configuration, testing, UAT, deployment, and support.
  • Ability to work with the business, technical teams, and vendors, performing follow-up on actions, risks, and dependencies.
  • Operational English to participate in meetings and work with international documentation/teams. B2 (real ability to converse in meetings)

Nice to have

Desirable:

  • Experience in more than one of the previous modules or in other SuccessFactors modules.
  • Knowledge of SuccessFactors integrations and basic concepts of APIs/OData, middleware, or SAP Integration Suite.
  • Experience in global or multinational environments.
  • Knowledge of SAP Payroll / Employee Central Payroll (ECP) or experience in projects with payroll impact.
  • Current SAP SuccessFactors certifications or equivalents.

Functional knowledge of HR processes and ability to understand their end-to-end impact.

  • Good judgment to differentiate between standard, configuration, and specific developments/integrations.
  • Experience with project methodologies (Agile, hybrid, or traditional) and tracking tools.
  • Experience coordinating vendors and distributed teams will be valued.
  • Other languages such as German and Brazilian Portuguese will be valued.

Education & certifications

Degree: University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or another equivalent technical degree. Business/HR degrees with solid technological experience in SuccessFactors and Human Resources processes will also be valued. Demonstrable experience may compensate for a different degree.

Languages

  • Work regularly in Spanish and English in meetings, documentation, and international coordination. German and Brazilian Portuguese are valued.

The role

Telefónica Global Technology (TGT) is a subsidiary of the Telefónica Group that provides Information Systems services, as well as Development, Implementation, Evolution, Maintenance, Integration, and Consulting services for specialized systems in the fields of SAP, Appian, Salesforce, BMC, Celonis, and Workplace applications, among others.

That is to say, it is responsible for managing Telefónica's Global Applications, providing support to all of the Telefónica Group's legal entities, as well as providing these same services to the external B2B market.

The projects carried out are very varied, but all with a common indicator: the final objective is to be the high-level trusted advisor to our clients and to generate a high impact with the projects in which we are involved.

Within TGT, the HR Application Systems Management has the following responsibilities:

Job Mission

Join the Human Resources Systems team to lead SAP SuccessFactors evolution projects, combining project management with hands-on functional and configuration capability and team management.

What you'll do

Main responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end HR projects and initiatives: scope, planning, coordination of teams/vendors, risks, testing, UAT, and production go-live.
  • Configure and evolve SAP SuccessFactors, with demonstrable experience in at least one of these modules: Recruiting, Performance & Goals, Compensation, or Benefits
  • Translate business needs into sustainable solutions, prioritizing standard and simplification.
  • Coordinate integrations and dependencies with the business, technical teams, vendors, and global teams.
  • Manage incidents, risks, and complex situations with autonomy, analytical capacity, and a focus on solutions.

About Telefónica

Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.

In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.

Industry
Telecom
Founded
1924
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
  • The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
  • The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
  • With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

When you join Telefónica

You join nearly 100 years of history, a team of 106 nationalities present in more than 35 countries. You join a team that works to connect people wherever they are, without borders. A team that is leading the digital revolution with the enthusiasm of day one across all our businesses, creating the best digital ecosystem for our customers: Network, IoT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Innovation, etc. At Telefónica, you have everything you need to become the best version of yourself. We need people like you to take on this great challenge and help build the Telefónica of tomorrow.

At Telefónica, we believe in new ways of working and we are leaders in implementing Digital Disconnection under the principle "Disconnect to Reconnect."

You will join a company whose activities are governed by its code of ethics, Our Responsible Business Principles. We seek people who identify with them, who help us make decisions based on integrity, commitment, and transparency, and who commit to ethical management, promoting fairer and more sustainable social and environmental development.

#WeAreDiverse

We are convinced that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, more transformative, and achieve better results. That is why we promote and guarantee the inclusion of all people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation or identity, culture, disability, or any other personal condition.

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