The Senior Expert SuccessFactors - Employee Central is the HR functional owner for our key SAP SuccessFactors modules and processes around Employee Central including Org Management and other related modules such as Time Management. The role also drives the end-to-end HR solution design, governance, and continuous improvement of the SAP SuccessFactors landscape, ensuring scalable, compliant, and business-driven solutions.

Working closely with Digital & Technology (D&T) and external partners, the role translates HR requirements into system capabilities, oversees integrations, and ensures high-quality HR master data.

This position is part of the Solutions business (Solco) within Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH). This is one of the two standalone entities to be created from ANH, as part of the divestment to CVC Capital.

Salary range depending on qualification for AT: 72.000 EUR – 90.000 EUR base/year/gross
Salary range depending on qualification for NL: 71.500 EUR – 95.500 EUR base/year/gross

Your key responsibilities

• Own and drive the HR systems roadmap for SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central & Time Management, including key integrations such as Payroll.
• Lead end-to-end HR requirements management, solution design, and continuous process optimization
• Partner with D&T teams and external vendors to implement system enhancements, releases, new modules, and integrations
• Govern organizational management, HR master data, and data quality within Employee Central
• Act as the primary HR point of contact, ensuring alignment with global HR standards, system architecture, and training governance
• Serve as the senior HR functional expert, leading testing and deployment activities while providing backup support for LMS, Compensation & Benefits, and Performance & Development

We Offer

• Lead and shape global E-2-E SAP SuccessFactors processes, driving continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives. Be part of exciting carve-out activities to make the SAP SF environment stand-alone.
• Collaborate with cross-functional HR, IT, and business stakeholders to design scalable, compliant, and efficient SuccessFactors solutions.
• Own strategic roadmap development, governance, and optimization of EC and Org Management, with direct impact on workforce management and organizational effectiveness.
• Access opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and exposure to global HR technology projects within a dynamic and innovative environment.

You Bring

• 5-10 years of experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Time Management in a global environment
• Strong understanding of HR master data, organizational management, integrations, and Payroll interfaces
• Proven experience delivering global HRIS projects and driving continuous system improvements
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and project leadership skills
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for data quality, standardization, and digital HR
• Business fluent in English

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Vanessa Kolm, [email protected]  

About Animal Nutrition & Health

ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH

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