
IT Business Partner – Digital HR Transformation
Liebherr Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kirchdorf/Oberopfingen • Germany
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About the role
- Act as the primary interface between the business and IT
- Advise divisions and companies on digital transformation initiatives and ensure effective business‑IT alignment across the specified domains
- Drive the development and implementation of business strategies for the HR domain from an IT perspective in close alignment with executive leadership
- Identify and assess new IT trends and technologies to enable business opportunities and foster innovation
- Oversee the activities of all IT units within the HR domain
- Contribute to transformation initiatives and manage the portfolio of requirements, projects, and services across the HR business domain
- Lead change management initiatives using structured methodologies and address barriers and organizational silos
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including executive leadership) and facilitate decision‑making processes
- Ensure compliance with governance guidelines and risk management processes
- Initiate and steer innovation and digitalization projects, evaluating and validating new ideas, technologies, and trends
- Facilitate process workshops and ensure sustainable, transparent documentation
- Mentor consulting staff and architects, promoting collaboration and professional development
- Represent the company at conferences, industry forums, and through thought leadership activities
Requirements
- Degree in Business Informatics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification
- Several years of experience in IT strategy and consulting in a similar role (e.g., Business Consultant, Business Partner) within an international environment or a larger mid‑sized company in related business areas (HR domain)
- Proven experience managing complex tasks in a global business environment
- Advanced problem‑solving skills with a holistic, technology‑agnostic perspective, enabling strategic clarity and cross‑domain insights
- Ability to influence decision‑making without formal authority by providing clear direction grounded in technical feasibility, cost‑effectiveness, and business impact
- Strategic thinking and strong business understanding across the end‑to‑end domain; cross‑functional mindset and solution conceptualization
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement, particularly with C‑Suite level executives
- Advisory and facilitation skills (including presentation skills)
- Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning; staying current with industry trends and regulatory changes
- Proficient at communicating with C‑Suite executives
- Must reside in Germany (no sponsorship provided)
- Fluent in German and English; proficiency in another European language at B2 level is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and social benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Freedom for creative work
- Company pension plan
- Secure, crisis‑resistant workplace
- Individual development and training opportunities
- Employee benefits and discounts
- Bicycle leasing through salary sacrifice
- Healthy, regional catering in the company restaurant
- Company health management program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT strategydigital transformationchange managementproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementbusiness strategy developmentproject managementprocess documentationconsultingtechnology assessment
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcommunicationinfluenceadaptabilitycollaborationmentoringfacilitationpresentation skillsdecision-makingcontinuous learning