HCC – Hessisches Competence Center | Germany | 55xxx, 65xxx Wiesbaden | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 13.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of SAP HR & Payroll Operations / Unit Manager Operations SAP Human Resources & Accounting (m/f/d)
The HCC is the central SAP service provider in the Land of Hessen and is responsible for the further development and operation of the comprehensively used SAP systems. By adapting to the specific requirements of our customers, tailor-made SAP solutions are created that contribute significantly to digitalization in the public sector. Your workplace is centrally located in Wiesbaden. The HCC operates one of the largest SAP landscapes of the public sector in Germany for the Hessian state administration. As Head of SAP HR & Payroll Operations, you will be responsible for the technical operation of all the country's SAP HR procedures – from human resources, e-recruiting and training systems to billing and supply – and will run a unit with more than 20 employees. The unit is located in the Delivery Center application operation. It is a role for designers: They drive the digital transformation of SAP personnel to cloud-based solutions with increased use of AI technologies – and at the same time appreciate the reliability and location of a stable public employer without project-related travel. We are also very pleased to receive applications from candidates from business, consulting and technology, who want to use their experience for the digitalization of the public sector and perform a task with high social added value. A special plus: The HCC is recognized by SAP as the Customer Center of Expertise (Customer COE). This creates a close partnership and a direct wire to the SAP Group. .
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You run the Operation HR unit and are responsible for the operating strategy for SAP-HR and HR operation for more than 15,000 users as well as over 100,000 ESS users. You ensure the orientation of the corporate strategy, define the work objectives of the unit and bear personal responsibility. In detail: You guide the unit in discipline and professionally clear, create orientation and make your team strong. You are responsible for the technical operation of the SAP applications of human resources – especially the country reference model (LRM) human resources, the central, SAP HCM-based specialist procedures, through which more than 200 personal-administrative bodies manage the personal data of all national staff. In addition, e-recruiting, training systems, HR Easy Audit, customer-specific specialist applications and other procedures – for all this, you can ensure a stable and secure operation with your unit. You drive the digital transformation of SAP personnel to cloud-based solutions with increased use of AI technologies You specifically promote their own young people – in particular trainees – and build sustainable knowledge management in your unit. You will further develop your unit's organization, roles and operational models. You work closely with the adjacent units in the Delivery Center application operation as well as with the application control and development and effectively interlink operation, service quality and further development.
A successfully completed academic study of computer science (or a comparable degree) - or a comparable qualification or equivalent skills and experience acquired in practice, which can be used to perform a corresponding activity. Long-term knowledge and experience: In practice, proven SAP expertise acquired from at least five years, ideally from management or consulting roles. Deep knowledge in the field of SAP-HR (personal administration, time management, personnel billing/payroll). Multiannual experience in stable, secure and highly available operation of business-critical SAP applications along established ITIL service processes (incident, problem, change and release management). Detectable experience in the technical management of technical experts in the SAP environment. Evidence in the disciplinary leadership of larger, heterogeneous teams. Required knowledge and/or experience: Experience with the further development of SAP landscapes towards cloud and the use of new technologies. You can also bring this with you: Embossed strategic and conceptual thinking and analytical problem-solving competence – even in complex business and transformation issues. Strong innovative and design power with a clear focus on customer orientation, efficiency and highest quality. Modern leadership understanding: You give orientation, develop employees and young people in a targeted manner and guide your team through changes. Excellent communication, moderation and presentation strength as well as a sovereign appearance on all levels and towards customers. Socially competent personality with self-initiative, keen to decide, high sense of responsibility and a pronounced team and conflicting ability.
The public service offers you more than security – it offers you design space and effectiveness with a sustainable effect. An indefinite body with remuneration according to pay group 14 TV-H (Tarif Contract for the Public Service of the Land of Hesse) plus, if necessary, individual tariff allowances – transparent framework conditions, attractive occupational pension schemes and the reliability of a stable public employer. A key role with effect: You are responsible for the operation of the nationwide SAP-HR processes and are driving their transformation towards the cloud and AI significantly. A workplace in a central location in Wiesbaden with local location binding. Very good compatibility of work and private life through flexible working hours (including compensation of working time credits) and working time models with up to 50% mobile work (home office). 30 days of vacation plus 3 additional days (24.12. and 31.12. and an annual time credit of 8 hours). Extensive offers for health and everyday life: a professional occupational health management (jobfit), confidential advice in professional and private situations (EAP Assist), discounted access to fitness and wellness facilities throughout Germany (EGYM-Wellpass) and corporate benefits. The LandesTicket Hessen: free journey in the entire public transport of Hessen – not only on the way to work. Individual continuing and continuing training for your professional and personal development. .
Location
![]() | HCC – Hessisches Competence Center | |
| 65189 Wiesbaden | ||
| Germany |
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