SAP HCM Applications Manager

Manager, HR Applications (SAP SuccessFactors)

Location: Remote (Europe, Middle East or Africa)

Travel: 15-25%

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We're supporting a global manufacturing organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Manager, HR Applications to lead its HR technology landscape and drive the future of its HR systems strategy.

This is a high-impact leadership role, acting as the primary technology partner to the HR function while managing a global HRIS environment centred around SAP SuccessFactors. You'll work closely with senior HR and IT stakeholders to shape the HR technology roadmap, lead a specialist HRIS team, and deliver strategic transformation initiatives across a global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Global HR to define and deliver the HR systems strategy and roadmap
• Lead the HRIS team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement
• Manage the support, maintenance, upgrades, and optimisation of HR applications
• Drive HR technology projects, enhancements, and system implementations
• Collaborate with IT teams to deliver integrations between HR and wider business systems
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and application budgets
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and HR governance requirements
• Support data integrity, system administration, user access, and training initiatives
• Build strong relationships with senior HR leaders and global business stakeholders

Required Experience

• 15+ years' experience within HR Applications, HRIS, or HR Technology
• Previous leadership experience managing HRIS or Applications teams
• Strong SAP SuccessFactors knowledge (Employee Central certification advantageous)
• Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll
• Experience delivering HR systems projects and technology roadmaps
• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior HR leadership
• Experience managing third-party vendors and application support services

What's on Offer

• Remote working across Europe, the Middle East or Africa
• Global role with significant strategic influence
• Opportunity to shape the future HR technology landscape
• International projects and stakeholder exposure
• 15-25% international travel