Head of Business Applications HR and Communications (m/f/d) - Original Equipment Solutions - REF920

Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) is emerging as a stand-alone global leader in the automotive sector, with over 17,000 employees and €2 billion in annual sales. Operating in 15 countries across 35 locations, including technology centers, OESL will build on Continental’s rich legacy to deliver high-quality parts to major OEMs and commercial vehicle customers worldwide. 

Why Join OESL ?

• Greater Impact: Take part in shaping the future of a dynamic  organization, with the opportunity to bring ideas to life and reap significant professional rewards. 
• Growth and Innovation: Work in a fast-moving, environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for continuous growth and expanding your skill set. 
• Creative Space: Experience the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up culture within a global organization, enjoying both the creative freedom and the responsibility needed to thrive in modern working environments. 
• Tight-Knit Team: Join a highly collaborative team where individuals have the power to shape their work, make meaningful contributions, and drive collective success. 

Are you an ambitious IT professional looking for challenges, growth, and flexibility? You are structured and enjoy communicating and exchanging with stakeholders while driving things forward? Then you've come to the right place.

The OESL IT department is newly conceived and being built now! With this pioneering effort, OESL IT will be flexible, fast, and forward-thinking. Our IT team will become a strategic advisory partner, strengthening digital capabilities and driving business success.

In your role as Head of HR & Communications Applications, you will work in a dynamic environment and shape the HR IT and internal communication landscape with us. The role handles the relationship towards our business customers as well as to our internal and external suppliers for all HR IT and communications applications.

Your Responsibilities:

• Define and manage the IT portfolio and strategy for HR and Communications applications, ensuring seamless integration with corporate objectives and alignment with HR and communications needs.
• Develop and maintain IT roadmaps for HR and Communications systems, prioritizing innovation, agility, and operational effectiveness.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for HR and Communications applications lifecycle, including planning, demand management, delivery, and outcome reporting, while tracking performance metrics and resolving issues proactively.
• Foster a product-oriented culture with a BizDevOps approach, managing multi-national teams for seamless collaboration across time zones and business units.
• Build and lead cross-functional product teams, promoting accountability, innovation, and high performance while empowering them to work independently using agile methods.
• Ensure effective resource allocation across HR and communications IT projects, maintain alignment with business priorities, and provide mentorship to foster team development and career growth.
• Act as the central liaison between HR, Internal and External Communications, and IT stakeholders, managing expectations and fostering collaboration to generate IT-driven business value.
• Maintain relationships with IT consulting and IT support partners as well as software providers in the field of HR and communication applications.
• Promote continuous improvement to keep HR IT solutions competitive, compliant, and future-ready, while optimizing processes and enhancing digital employee engagement.

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Informatics, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Proven experience in managing a comprehensive portfolio of HR and communication applications, ensuring their seamless integration into a modern IT architecture.
• Expertise in HR and corporate communications technologies, including HCM platforms, payroll systems, employee engagement tools, and digital communications solutions.
• Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on modernizing HR IT systems and enhancing employee experience and engagement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively between IT, HR, and corporate communication teams.
• Strong knowledge of modern IT architectures, including cloud-based HR solutions
• Exceptional understanding of HR processes, employee lifecycle management, and corporate communication best practices, with the ability to analyze and optimize processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Business acumen and the capability to analyze complex HR and communications requirements, translating them into effective IT solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading IT projects across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams, both locally and internationally.
• Advanced skills in multi-project management, with the ability to manage priorities, align resources, and drive timely delivery of HR IT initiatives.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts and translate them into understandable language for executives and non-technical stakeholders.

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

What we offer:

• Hybrid schedule – Work-life balance is important, so we offer a flexible schedule with mobile and flexible working models, sabbaticals or cross-border work

• Corporate Benefits – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products - like restaurants, fitness programs etc.

• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that allows you to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (according to your improvement idea)
• Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company
• Competitive Compensation in line with your personal contribution & company performance 

Sounds interesting for you? Click here to find out more.

Our Commitment

• Influence: We offer opportunities to have a greater impact and reap more rewards professionally
• Initiative: We encourage our people to grow, take on greater responsibilities, be innovative, and gain new capabilities
• New Work: We value the flexibility and agility that makes modern working possible and makes a customer-centric company successful
• One team: We believe in a culture of belonging to a tight team of individuals who can drive success together

These aspects influence the selection process in building our new team of pioneers. We are an exclusive unit to belong to and look forward to meeting you!

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.