Manager, Business Digitalization – HR Compensation, Payroll & Time Management Solutions

Schaeffler

. Provide strategic leadership for a global HR Systems organization .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeHerzogenaurach • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in SAP HCM Payroll, HR Systems, and German payroll legislation, while leading high-performing teams and driving strategic HR technology solutions. Proven ability to manage compliance, governance frameworks, and complex transformation initiatives in a global context.

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SAP HCM PayrollGerman Payroll LegislationSAP SuccessFactors Compensation PlanningHR Systems GovernanceInternational Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

SAP HCM PayrollHR SystemsTime ManagementSAP SuccessFactors Compensation PlanningGovernance FrameworksData ProtectionTest ManagementLegal-Change ImplementationAnonymizationTest-Data Management

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationDecision-MakingQuality-Driven LeadershipOwnership OrientationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAP SuccessFactorsHR EasyAuditCentric PLK/PLX

Industry Keywords

Payroll OutsourcingDigitalization InitiativesComplianceAudit RequirementsStakeholder Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for a global HR Systems organization
Develop a high-performing team of Business Consultants and Specialists
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Own the global governance and strategic evolution of payroll and time-management solutions, focusing on SAP HCM Payroll, SAP Time Management and SuccessFactors Compensation Planning dependencies
Ensure resilience, compliance and operational excellence of German payroll system requirements and standards, including KUG, work schedules, B2A and BAV-related requirements
Direct implementation of legislative, regulatory and audit requirements across the global HR systems landscape
Establish and enforce governance frameworks for SAP transports and releases, test management, data protection, anonymization, system cloning and test-data management
Govern and develop strategic HR technology solutions, including SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Planning, HR EasyAudit and Centric PLK/PLX
Lead or support HR transformation, payroll outsourcing and digitalization initiatives aligned with the global HR digitalization strategy
Coordinate prioritization, resource allocation and delivery against global standards
Orchestrate service excellence and stakeholder alignment across HR functions, IT business engagement, IT product management and external service providers
Proactively manage risks, quality, audits and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Academic degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science or a comparable field, complemented by substantial professional experience in a complex, international environment
Extensive expertise in SAP HCM payroll, HR systems, time management and HR technology
Proven track record of managing business-critical and highly regulated processes
Comprehensive knowledge of German payroll legislation and configuration requirements and standards, including KUG, B2A, BAV and work-schedule management
Proven experience with SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Planning or comparable enterprise HR technology platforms
Strong command of HR systems governance, including SAP transport and release management, test governance, legal-change implementation, SAP ILM, data protection, anonymization and test-data management
Demonstrated success in leading international teams and delivering complex transformation, outsourcing and service-provider initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups
Executive-level communication and decision-making capability
Excellent English skills, ideally complemented by German
Highly structured, resilient, quality-driven and ownership-oriented leadership approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working time models and attractive remuneration
A wide range of further development opportunities through the Schaeffler Academy
Rewarding your ideas, e.g. in the context of the Schaeffler Awards and idea management
Health and sports offers, e.g. through the Schaeffler Health Coach app
Establishment of an additional old-age pension as part of the company pension scheme
Many other employee benefits, including corporate benefits