Senior Expert HR Processes & Systems (m/f/d)

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider. The aim of the Group's activities is to increase the efficiency and sustainability of customers in the process industry and to establish itself as the number one partner in the market for this purpose. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and plant expansion to turnarounds and digital applications.

The company delivers its services in two service lines: Engineering & Maintenance and Technologies. Bilfinger is primarily active in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Process industry customers come from sectors that include energy, chemicals & petrochemicals, pharma & biopharma and oil & gas. With over 30,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality and generated revenue of more than €5 billion in financial year 2024. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: positioning itself as a leader in increasing efficiency and sustainability and driving operational excellence to improve organizational performance.

Location: Mannheim, Frankfurt am Main or any Bilfinger location within Europe

We are looking for a Senior Expert HR Processes & Systems (m/f/d) to join our Group HR & HSEQ team. In this pivotal role, leaving the governance, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our hire-to-retire processes, shaping careers and employee experiences across the globe. This is your opportunity to drive global transformation, implement innovative solutions, and set new standards for operational excellence.

Your Role:

You will define and execute Bilfinger’s Global HR & HSEQ Processes & Systems Framework, ensuring consistency across all regions. Your mission: Standardization, Cost Optimization, continuous improvement and innovation of HR & HSEQ processes, systems, and applications—aligned with our organizational goals and digitalization roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop the Global HR & HSEQ process strategy and translate it into system requirements for the HCM architecture in line with business objectives and. Ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and positive employee experience.
• Process Governance & Architecture: Act as Global Process Lead for HR, owning end-to-end processes and the HR Governance Framework. Support the design, standardization and harmonization of our HR & HSEQ process landscape, ensuring compliance with labor laws and data protection.
• Process Scalability & Performance Management: Partner with the Shared Services Organization to build scalable and efficient processes that deliver added-value for all stakeholders. Support the definition and monitoring of process KPIs for efficiency, quality, and compliance. Deliver actionable insights and regular updates to the CHRO and the Senior HR &HSEQ leadership team on the overall process HR & HSEQ performance and support strategic decision making.
• Digital Transformation & IT Partnership: Partner with Group IT to improve the existing and to develop the future HCM architecture. Help to drive automation and innovation in all HR & HSEQ IT systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, payroll/time platforms). Ensure data integrity and cybersecurity compliance from an HR process perspective. Prepare business cases for strategic investments and cost optimizations.
• Change & Continuous Improvement: Lead global change initiatives with effective communication and training strategies. Implement feedback loops and benchmarking to foster a culture of operational excellence in the HR & HSEQ function.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in Global HR process management and governance
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, compliance, and digital transformation
• Expertise in HR IT systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, payroll/time management platforms)
• Solid understanding of process automation, data security, and system integration
• Experience working with global process managers and cross-functional governance structures
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills in an international environment
• Ability to drive change and foster innovation across complex organizations

We offer:

• Be part of a global HR transformation journey
• A responsible and varied range of tasks.
• An open and motivated team that warmly welcomes you.
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and creative solutions.
• Challenging projects in an international environment with diverse development opportunities.
• Personal development opportunities in various areas as well as professional advancements.
• Flexible working hours within a flexitime system and the possibility of mobile working.
• Structured onboarding for a pleasant and professional start.
• Competitive compensation and additional benefits:
• Vacation and Christmas bonuses.

• • 30 days of vacation per calendar year
  • Entitlement to capital-forming benefits
  • Company pension scheme through direct insurance
  • Corporate benefits: Discounts with well-known manufacturers and brands
  • Free parking, job ticket/Germany ticket, good canteen nearby and access to EGYM Wellpass fitness studios
  • Free beverages at the locations
  • Modern and ergonomic workstations

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of HR at Bilfinger!

For further information please contact Laura Schulz [email protected].