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Director - People Tech

Bangalore Permanent View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Director, People Technology to lead the HR technology strategy, platforms, and team across the South Asia & Oceania region. This leadership role will drive SAP SuccessFactors optimization, people analytics, payroll integrations, and shared services transformation while delivering measurable business value
  • Lead a large-scale SAP SuccessFactors transformation across 12 countries.
  • Shape the future HR technology strategy for a complex regional business.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational organization with a significant presence across the Asia-Pacific region. The organisation operates in the Transport, Logistics & Distribution industry.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute a multi-year People Technology roadmap aligned with regional and global transformation priorities.
  • Lead the end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors landscape, including Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, and Succession & Development.
  • Drive platform stabilization, adoption, governance, and continuous improvement following major system rollouts.
  • Manage HR technology integrations across payroll, finance, IT, and other business-critical systems.
  • Establish strong people data governance, security, compliance, and reporting standards across multiple countries.
  • Build advanced workforce analytics capabilities and executive dashboards to support strategic decision-making.
  • Design and implement a regional HR Shared Services model, including service delivery frameworks and support structures.
  • Lead change management, user adoption programs, training initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Partner closely with HR, IT, vendors, and senior business leaders to maximize technology value.
  • Manage technology vendors, budgets, contracts, and service performance.
  • Develop internal HR technology capabilities and reduce dependence on external support partners.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing People Technology team across the region.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification preferred.
  • 12+ years of HR Technology/HRIS experience, including leadership of teams and external vendors.
  • Strong experience implementing and optimizing SAP SuccessFactors in multi-country environments.
  • Expertise across Employee Central and multiple Talent Management modules.
  • Knowledge of SAP Integration Suite/BTP, Integration Center, and payroll interfaces.
  • Deep understanding of hire-to-retire processes, talent management, workforce planning, analytics, and payroll operations.
  • Experience in HR shared services and multinational matrix organizations is highly advantageous.
  • Strong stakeholder management, change leadership, and communication skills.
  • SAP SuccessFactors certifications and PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Strategic leadership role with regional influence across 12 countries.
  • Opportunity to lead a major SAP SuccessFactors transformation and HR digital agenda.
  • Exposure to senior business and HR leaders across a multinational environment.
  • Scope to establish shared services, analytics, and future-focused people technology capabilities.
  • Collaborative and growth-oriented environment with significant transformation impact.
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7135215

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Director
What is your area of specialisation?
Transport & Distribution
Location
Bangalore
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7135215

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