Job Title:HR Digital Director (Global)
Location:Global (Flexible/Remote with International Travel as Required)
Industry:Technology/High-Tech/Manufacturing
Function:Human Resources / HRIS / Digital TransformationCompany Overview:
Our customer is one global leading Industrial company headquartered in Madrid, Spain.Role Overview:
TheGlobal HR Digital Directoris responsible for defining, leading, and executing the company’s global HR technology strategy. This role is instrumental in optimizing HR operations, improving employee experience, and enabling data-driven decision-making through advanced HR systems and analytics. The position will oversee the implementation, integration, and governance of core HR systems such asSAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or Oracle HCM, ensuring alignment with both global and local business requirements.Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & System Management
Develop and execute a comprehensive global HR technology roadmap aligned with overall business strategy.
Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and continuous optimization of core HR platforms.
Oversee global system architecture ensuring integration between HR platforms and cross-functional systems (e.g., ERP, Finance, IT).
Align HR digital strategy with talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design.
Operational Excellence & Optimization
Ensure HR system governance, security, access controls, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Drive automation and digitalization of HR processes to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
Establish and manage robust HR data analytics and dashboards to support decision-making and performance measurement.
Support localization of systems to ensure compliance with regional labor laws and employment regulations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, and regional business leaders to design user-centric HR solutions.
Lead change management, communication, and training efforts to support global adoption of HR technologies.
Serve as the main liaison with external vendors and consultants for HRIS tools and services.
Act as an advocate for employee experience improvements through enhanced digital interfaces and tools.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Build, mentor, and manage a global HR technology team across key regions (e.g., EMEA, APAC, Americas).
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Provide guidance on system governance, data integrity, and process ownership across HR teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology and digital transformation, with global/regional scope.
Proven success leading HRIS implementations and integrations (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, etc.).
Strong understanding of global HR processes (payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, performance, compensation).
Experience in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders across geographies.
Knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance requirements internationally.
Excellent project management, vendor negotiation, and leadership skills.