Head of HR-IT Specialist Applications

Your Role:

As the Head of HR-IT Specialist Applications, you will be responsible for the technical, organizational, and personnel management of city-wide human resources information technology (HR-IT) systems. You will lead a team of over 20 professionals, overseeing departments such as SAP SF specialist solution responsibility, HR-IT training, HR-IT services | support, and HR-IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the development of the city’s HR-IT strategy and oversee the implementation of HR-IT initiatives.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure the technical operations and strategic direction of city-wide HR-IT systems, including SAP HCM instruments and SAP SF.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating with organizations, IT departments, partner companies, and service departments.
• Team Leadership: Chair or participate in specialist and management meetings, representing the central HR-IT interests at appropriate levels.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership and project management experience in a large organization, preferably in a politically influenced environment.
• A master’s degree in business administration, organizational science, or business informatics.
• Deep understanding of HR-IT architecture and processes, particularly within an SAP environment.
• Strategic and conceptual knowledge and experience of HR-IT systems, including SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors, along with HR-IT project experience are a must.
• Fluency in both English and German are a must.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to various stakeholders.
• Ability to develop, represent, and implement effective solutions in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive onboarding and structured introduction.
• Challenging and rewarding management position in a dynamic organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and training opportunities.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy).

Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests.

We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees.

If you wish to contact a specialist regarding this role, or your job search in general, please contact +41 (0)43 456 29 09

Laura Cannon