HR Systems Digital Service Manager - Automotive Business

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world‑leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to help shape a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

HR Systems Digital Service Manager – Automotive Business

Are you passionate about shaping secure, scalable HR IT systems in a global environment? Join us and play a key role in driving the transformation of payroll and time management solutions that keep our business running smoothly. In this role, you’ll reshape system architecture, optimize processes, and lead integrations across multiple regions—all while ensuring compliance with complex regulations like labour or GDPR. If you thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and making an impact in a diverse, international team, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure system architecture aligned with business needs.
• Analyze and optimize Time-to-Pay processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage application lifecycle, including deployment, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Oversee inbound and outbound integrations for Payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance and standards.
• Monitor system performance and user satisfaction, driving continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for IT systems.
• Support vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and service level agreements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years in payroll and time & attendance IT support across at least two regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas).
  • Minimum 3 years of hands‑on implementation experience, including system integrations and deployments.
• Expertise:
  • Proven track record working with payroll and T&A in countries with complex legal frameworks (e. g. , Germany, France, Italy).
  • Solid understanding of regulations relevant to payroll and time management, especially in the EU.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Service
  Now HRSD, SAP Success
  Factors, and business process mapping.

You will enjoy working here if

• Thrive in a dynamic, global environment and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams.
• Are proactive, solution‑oriented, and comfortable managing complex projects.
• Value innovation and continuous improvement.
• Appreciate a culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and career development.

Additional Information

Location: Warsaw (Poland), Prague (Czech Republic), Bucharest (Romania), Budaörs (Hungary), Amadora/Lisboa (Portugal) or Tudela (Spain). You will report to Head of HR IT (located in Poland). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anna Barkin Johansson, Recruitment Expert EMEA via Teams or Anna. Barkin. Johansson@skf.com (please note that we can’t accept applications via e‑mail due to GDPR).

Application Deadline

Please submit your application with your CV in English no later than 20th of November.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country‑specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Come as you are – just be yourself.

About SKF: SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40, 000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.