Manager SAP HR IT Team & Systems EMEA (f/m/d)

We are one of the world's leading companies in the field of orthopedics, arthroscopy, sports medicine, and orthobiologics. True to our mission statement Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better, we have been committed to developing innovative products and surgical procedures for over 40 years. Arthrex was founded in 1981 in Munich, Germany. Today our headquarters are based in Naples (Florida, USA) with a large network of subsidiaries in 29 countries. Our corporate culture is shaped by transnational cooperation as well as the exchange between colleagues of different nationalities. The opening up of new business fields and expansion of our product range help to secure continuous growth and enable us to take a leading role in the development of high-quality products both today and in the future. A major factor in this success is the commitment of our employees, in return for which we offer a motivating work environment where staff are valued and treated with respect.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Informatics or Business Administration with IT focus, or equivalent IT training with additional qualifications
• Extensive experience of personnel management with proven leadership and mentoring skills alongside an independent, careful, and goal-oriented approach to work
• Several years of experience with SAP HCM and SuccessFactors modules, including key HR business processes and system configuration
• Practical experience in SAP ECC Human Capital Management and knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central; Aconso experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of HR/Payroll systems, GDPR compliance, and audit requirements; project management and process optimization expertise
• Fluent in English with excellent communication, analytical thinking, and ability to work independently and lead teams effectively, German is a plus

Your Tasks

• You will lead and mentor the HR IT team in EMEA, alongside SAP HCM and SuccessFactors professionals including hiring new talent, performing performance reviews and fostering individual development
• Furthermore, you will provide leadership and management for the design, development, and support of HR systems in EMEA, ensuring alignment with global IT strategy and delivery of systems to users
• Execute the HR technology roadmap by implementing new solutions and enhancing existing systems to optimize Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Core HR processes
• In additon you will act as the primary point of contact for HR systems-related inquiries and ensure smooth collaboration with HR stakeholders and monitor the 2nd level support for the resepctive SAP modules
• Own technical responsibility for local and regional HR systems within EMEA and maintain compliance with IT change management and validation standards.
• Partner with global HR IT leadership to maintain configuration standards, manage global-centric projects, and engage vendors for upgrades and strategic alignment

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Informatics or Business Administration with IT focus, or equivalent IT training with additional qualifications
• Extensive experience of personnel management with proven leadership and mentoring skills alongside an independent, careful, and goal-oriented approach to work
• Several years of experience with SAP HCM and SuccessFactors modules, including key HR business processes and system configuration
• Practical experience in SAP ECC Human Capital Management and knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central; Aconso experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of HR/Payroll systems, GDPR compliance, and audit requirements; project management and process optimization expertise
• Fluent in English with excellent communication, analytical thinking, and ability to work independently and lead teams effectively, German is a plus

The position is based at our EMEA Headquarter in Munich/Freiham.