HRIS Lead

HRIT People is working with a highly collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that is continuing to invest in its SAP SuccessFactors landscape and wider HR digital transformation journey. As part of this growth, they are looking to hire an experienced HRIS Lead to take ownership of the global HR Technology strategy and lead a small, high-performing HR systems team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys genuine autonomy, has real seniority attached to the role, and wants to shape both the HR technology roadmap and the organisation’s emerging HR AI strategy from the ground up. Hybrid working (3 days per week in office), paying up to €100,000 + 10% bonus + car allowance (and other benefits). Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and evolve the global HR Technology roadmap, with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central at its coreLead, develop and empower a small, global HR systems team, building capability and a strong customer-focused service cultureShape and drive the organisation’s

HR AI strategy, identifying high-value use cases while establishing appropriate governance, risk management and ethical standardsPartner closely with HR, IT and senior business stakeholders to prioritise, shape and deliver technology improvementsLead the digital employee experience agenda, simplifying HR interactions through self-service, automation and user-centred designOversee day-to-day system governance, configuration, release management, reporting and data integrity across the HR platformManage vendor and implementation partner relationships, including budgets, performance and service expectations Key RequirementsStrong working knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, or demonstrable experience of quickly developing equivalent platform expertiseProven experience leading and developing a team in a global or comparably complex, matrixed environmentA genuine blend of HR business partnering credibility and hands-on technical/systems knowledgeGood understanding of AI, Generative AI and emerging HR technologies, including governance and practical business applicationStrong stakeholder management and vendor management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leadersComfortable balancing strategic ownership with rolling up your sleeves on delivery Desirable SkillsSAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification, or additional SuccessFactors module certifications (e.g. LMS)Experience designing digital employee experiences using user-centred design or service design principlesAwareness of emerging HR technology trends and opportunities to modernise HR service deliveryExperience operating within a regulated or compliance-conscious environment (e.g. GDPR, audit and security standards) Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity agency and value diversity in our sourcing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. In response to the increasing global demand for businesses to deploy efficient HR/IT and ERP systems, our niche recruitment knowledge and extensive experience within these communities have enabled us to establish reliable connections with professionals across Europe. We successfully collaborate with small enterprises to large corporations across various industries, including Automotive, Manufacturing, Technology, Media, Government, Banking, and Insurance.