Head of HR Operations & Digitalization (w/m/d)

Shape the Future of HR through Digitalization, Data & AI

At HENSOLDT, we believe that the future of Human Resources is data-driven, digital, and people-centered. We are looking for a visionary and execution-oriented leader who will drive our global HR digital transformation agenda while ensuring operational excellence across our core HR Functions.

As Head of HR Operations & Digitalization, you will lead our global HR Services organization and serve as a strategic partner to HR, IT, and business stakeholders worldwide. You will be responsible for advancing our HR technology landscape, leveraging AI and analytics to improve decision-making and employee experience, and ensuring efficient and scalable HR operations across the organization.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the Global HR Operations & Digitalization Organization
• Drive HR Digitalization & AI and define and execute the global HR Digitalization and AI strategy
• Own and continuously improve the global HR Services operating model
• Ensure excellence, efficiency, and compliance across all core HR service processes
• Lead and develop global teams responsible for HR Operations; Pay & Time Management; HR Reporting & Analytics; HR Processes & Systems
• Drive standardization, harmonization, and simplification of HR processes across countries and business functions
• Establish and monitor service delivery KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Implementation and development of a predictive Analytics solution for HR
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence and automation to transform HR processes and increase organizational effectiveness
• Ensure seamless integration between HR, payroll, time management, and other enterprise platforms
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions across the HR function while ensuring compliance, data privacy, and ethical standards
• Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor on emerging HR technology trends, digital workforce solutions, and people analytics
• Partner closely with IT to define technology roadmaps and ensure successful implementation of digital initiatives
• Establish a data-driven HR organization through advanced reporting and analytics capabilities and deliver meaningful workforce insights to HR and stakeholders
• Drive data quality, governance, and transparency across the organization
• Build strong partnerships across the company, e.g. towards HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence and serve as the primary HR counterpart for IT, Data & Analytics, Information Security, Legal, Compliance, Finance, works council and other corporate functions.
• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives with global impact

Your Profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Extensive leadership experience in an international HR environment
• Proven track record in HR Digitalization, HR Transformation, and HR Shared Services leadership
• Deep understanding of HR systems, process architecture, and data management with focus on SAP solutions (SuccessFactors) and ideally Service Now
• Experience leading large-scale global change and transformation programs
• Ability to translate business and HR strategy into scalable service and technology solutions
• Strong business acumen and enterprise-wide perspective
• Visionary mindset combined with strong execution capabilities
• Curiosity and passion for innovation
• Ability to assess emerging technologies and translate them into business value
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, as well as the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Inspirational and inclusive leadership style and the ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams

The successful candidate will

• Establish HENSOLDT as a leader in AI-enabled HR
• Create a seamless, globally consistent HR service experience
• Further strengthen data-driven decision-making across HR
• Build strong partnerships across HR, IT, and corporate functions
• Drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and employee-centricity
• Further develop the teams as part of the digital transformation journey

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