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.

What you will do

• 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 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.

Why work for us?

• lexible working arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
• A permanent employment contract with a competitive salary and attractive employee benefits.
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities, supported by the Nexperia Academy and dedicated talent and leadership programmes
• Access to a range of additional benefits, which may include retirement provisions, mobility support, employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives, depending on location.
• Access to employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.
• Opportunities to connect through social clubs, Employee Resource Groups and global initiatives.
• The opportunity to work in a global technology environment, collaborating across functions and regions on strategic transformation initiatives.
• A role with significant scope to shape the future of HR technology, digitalisation and AI at Nexperia.

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.