Director Global HR (m/f/d) - Technology and Digital Transformation in Hamburg

About the role

The Director Global HR (m/f/d) - Technology and Digital Transformation will define and lead the global HR technology, AI and digital transformation agenda.

The role will shape a modern, scalable and future-ready HR technology ecosystem that improves employee and manager experience, increases HR efficiency and enables data-led decision-making. A key priority will be leading the transition from Workday to SAP SuccessFactors while establishing the longer-term digital HR roadmap. This will include AI, automation, intelligent workflows, self-service and digital adoption across the global HR function.

This is your new role

• Define and lead the global HR technology, digitalisation and transformation strategy, supported by a clear multi-year roadmap and governance model.
• Lead the global HR technology landscape, including SAP SuccessFactors, and oversee the transition from Workday to SAP SuccessFactors.
• Drive major HR technology transformation, migration, optimisation and continuous improvement programmes.
• Define and embed the HR AI, automation and digital innovation strategy, ensuring responsible governance, security and privacy.
• Create simple, digital-first employee and manager experiences through self-service, automation and improved HR processes.
• Establish strong governance for HR systems, integrations, data quality, security, reporting and analytics.
• Enable workforce insights and data-driven decision-making through effective HR reporting and analytics.
• Lead global change management, adoption and capability-building across HR, including AI fluency and digital ways of working.
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, Procurement and business leaders to ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value.
• Build and lead a high-performing HR Technology and Digitalisation function, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

This is you:

• You bring 10+ years of experience in HR Technology, Digital HR, HR Transformation or a related field within a large, complex global organisation.
• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (BSc/MSc) in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• You have a proven track record of leading enterprise-scale HR technology transformations, including major implementations, migrations and platform changes.
• You have strong experience with SAP SuccessFactors and/or Workday, combined with a solid understanding of HR systems, integrations and digital HR ecosystems.
• You understand HR data, analytics, governance, security, privacy and compliance, and how these enable effective global HR services.
• You are passionate about AI, automation and emerging technologies, with the ability to identify opportunities that improve HR efficiency and employee experience.
• You can translate digital strategy into clear roadmaps, investment priorities and measurable business outcomes.
• You are a strong change leader and communicator, able to influence senior HR, IT and business stakeholders across a global matrix organisation.
• You combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, building strong teams, challenging legacy ways of working and driving digital adoption and continuous improvement.

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