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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP HCM Applications Manager - **Company:** Conexus - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Business Systems, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), SAP ERP, SuccessFactors, SAP Human Resource Management Software, HR Software - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/nl/en/mob/job/FB59E543532D7CE374 ## About the Role * 15+ years' experience within HR Applications, HRIS, or HR Technology * Previous leadership experience managing HRIS or Applications teams * Strong SAP SuccessFactors knowledge (Employee Central certification advantageous) * Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll * Experience delivering HR systems projects and technology roadmaps * Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices * Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior HR leadership * Experience managing third-party vendors and application support services What's on Offer * Remote working across Europe, the Middle East or Africa * Global role with significant strategic influence * Opportunity to shape the future HR technology landscape * International projects and stakeholder exposure * 15-25% international travel ## Description Manager, HR Applications (SAP SuccessFactors) Location: Remote (Europe, Middle East or Africa) Travel: 15-25% Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a global manufacturing organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Manager, HR Applications to lead its HR technology landscape and drive the future of its HR systems strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role, acting as the primary technology partner to the HR function while managing a global HRIS environment centred around SAP SuccessFactors. You'll work closely with senior HR and IT stakeholders to shape the HR technology roadmap, lead a specialist HRIS team, and deliver strategic transformation initiatives across a global business. Key Responsibilities * Partner with Global HR to define and deliver the HR systems strategy and roadmap * Lead the HRIS team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement * Manage the support, maintenance, upgrades, and optimisation of HR applications * Drive HR technology projects, enhancements, and system implementations * Collaborate with IT teams to deliver integrations between HR and wider business systems * Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and application budgets * Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and HR governance requirements * Support data integrity, system administration, user access, and training initiatives * Build strong relationships with senior HR leaders and global business stakeholders Required Experience * 15+ years' experience within HR Applications, HRIS, or HR Technology * Previous leadership experience managing HRIS or Applications teams * Strong SAP SuccessFactors knowledge (Employee Central certification advantageous) * Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll * Experience delivering HR systems projects and technology roadmaps * Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices * Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior HR leadership * Experience managing third-party vendors and application support services What's on Offer * Remote working across Europe, the Middle East or Africa * Global role with significant strategic influence * Opportunity to shape the future HR technology landscape * International projects and stakeholder exposure * 15-25% international travel ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Get Your Stack Together: Building the Right Recruiting Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1295-get-your-stack-together-building-the-right-recruiting-tech) - [Key HR Trends in 2024: Overcoming a Year of Emotional Disconnect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1271-key-hr-trends-in-2024-overcoming-a-year-of-emotional-disconnect) - [Local Candidates vs International Talent - Building the Very Best Dev Team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1067-local-candidates-vs-international-talent-building-the-very-best-dev-team) ## Related Articles - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany)