Director Global HR (m/f/d) - Technology and Digital Transformation at Nexperia in Hamburg

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Executive Purpose As a full member of the HR Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will set the global HR digital strategy and lead the transformation of how HR works and delivers value. You will combine digital vision, AI advocacy and practical execution to build a modern, scalable and future-ready HR technology ecosystem, improve employee and manager experience, increase HR efficiency and enable data-led decision-making. Your mandate goes beyond technology implementation: you will turn digital and AI opportunities into adopted ways of working and measurable business outcomes. You will establish a multi-year digital HR roadmap spanning AI, automation, intelligent workflows, self-service and digital adoption across the global HR function. A key delivery priority within this roadmap is leading the transition from Workday to SAP SuccessFactors, connecting the platform programme to simpler processes, better user experiences and the longer-term transformation of HR. Executive Accountabilities 1. Set and own the global HR digital transformation strategy Define how technology, AI and new ways of working will advance business priorities and the future HR operating model. Translate that direction into clear choices about what HR will transform, simplify and scale. undefined Build and secure alignment on a multi-year roadmap, making clear investment and sequencing choices along with the digitalization team across platforms, AI, automation and digital capability. Translate priorities into delivery plans with accountable owners, adoption outcomes and measurable business benefits. · Apply process redesign / design-thinking methods to challenge and rewire existing processes before applying technology. 2. Transform the HR technology landscape Lead the global HR technology portfolio, including implementation of SAP SuccessFactors, associated HR applications and future digital capabilities. Support the strategic governance of platforms, integrations, data, security, compliance, resilience and adoption. Lead major programmes including migration, optimisation, rationalisation and continuous improvement of HR technology. 3. Embed AI, automation and digital innovation Define and lead the HR AI transformation strategy, connecting priority opportunities to clear business needs and a responsible adoption framework. Establish how use cases are assessed, tested and scaled, with appropriate human oversight, data protection and evaluation of outputs. Identify and enable the deployment AI-enabled services, automation, digital assistants, workflow automation and advanced analytics to improve HR productivity, insights, and service delivery Partner with HR leaders to redesign processes and services around simple, digital-first and scalable delivery models. undefined 4. Improve employee and manager experience Create intuitive, consumer-grade digital HR experiences across the employee lifecycle.Drive self-service, knowledge management and adoption strategies that reduce administrative burden and improve service quality. 5. Build digital HR capability and leadership impact · Build AI fluency and a "think AI-first" mindset among HR colleagues — coaching teams to reimagine processes rather than digitize them as-is.· Act as an internal thought leader and evangelist for digital & AI in HR, bringing external trends, benchmarks, and best practices to inspire HR teams to imagine future ways of working.Build and lead a high-performing HR Technology and Digitalisation function.Develop capability in digital HR, AI, data, platforms, change and technology-enabled service delivery.Contribute as an enterprise HRLT leader to the broader people strategy, transformation agenda and operating model evolution.Build a culture of continuous improvement and digital adoption across HR teams globally. 6. HRIS, Data Governance & Analytics Establish and maintain strong governance for HR systems, data quality, security, access, reporting, and compliance.Oversee HR r