Head of HR Systems & Digital Products d/f/m

RWE AG
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

Our team HR Systems & Digital Products supports RWE’s strategy by digitalizing HR products and HR processes and by providing HR analytics. As the central interface between HR and IT, we manage the development of HR IT products and services for the international RWE Group and create the foundation for efficient, data-driven, and future-oriented HR services.

In a dynamically changing environment, we actively shape the digital transformation of the HR function. In doing so, we drive innovation in the areas of HR systems, analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence, while continuously further developing the HR systems and process landscape.

To advance the strategic development of our international HR digital portfolio, we are looking for an experienced leader to join RWE AG as Head of HR Systems & Digital Products, who, together with their team, will shape the future of HR digitalisation at RWE.

About the role

• You will lead an international team of experts with a focus on Essen and shape the digital transformation of HR at RWE.
• You will work closely with HR business stakeholders and IT to develop the future HR systems, processes, and analytics landscape, with a targeted focus on innovation in automation and artificial intelligence.
• You are responsible for the functional and strategic leadership of the HR Systems, Processes & Analytics team and will continuously further develop its service portfolio as well as collaboration with national and international stakeholders.
• You will manage and further develop the HR IT systems landscape of the RWE Group, in particular SAP HCM, SAP BI, SuccessFactors, the HR portal, and future AI-based HR solutions.
• You will develop the HR SP&A roadmap and ensure its implementation in close alignment with the strategic HR and IT initiatives of the RWE Group.
• You will advise HR functions, HR directors, employee representative bodies, and other stakeholders on HR IT requirements, digitalisation initiatives, and optimisation potential, and you will be responsible for demand management for HR systems and processes.
• You will oversee the planning and implementation of HR IT projects, system rollouts, and innovations, ensuring the successful delivery of new solutions.
• You will be responsible for the HR IT budget framework as well as the prioritization of resources and measures, ensuring the efficient and targeted use of available funds.
• You will identify opportunities for the use of artificial intelligence across the employee life cycle, drive the development and implementation of corresponding use cases, and at the same time ensure quality, compliance, data protection, and security within the HR systems and process landscape.

Job requirements and experience 

• You have successfully completed a university degree, ideally with a focus on business administration, human resources, business information systems, or a comparable field, and you bring several years of leadership experience in an HR IT, HR digitalisation, or transformation environment.
• You have in-depth knowledge of modern HR systems landscapes, particularly SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, HR portals, and reporting and analytics solutions.
• You have proven experience in developing HR IT strategies, managing complex HR IT projects, and successfully implementing transformation and digitalisation initiatives.
• You understand HR processes across the entire employee life cycle and are able to translate business requirements into innovative, scalable, and sustainable system solutions.
• You have a strong understanding of data, analytics, governance, and data protection requirements in the HR environment and use data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• You actively drive innovation and the potential of artificial intelligence for HR processes and HR services and ideally have already gained experience in the development, implementation, or management of AI solutions, for example through the design of agents, Copilot applications, or other generative AI use cases.
• You stand out through strategic thinking, strong communication and leadership skills, and business-fluent German and English language skills in an international working environment.

Your benefits

• Take a leading role in shaping the digital future of HR at RWE and advancing the Group’s international HR systems landscape and digital HR services.
• Close collaboration in a motivated team with an open feedback culture that promotes your personal and professional development.
• Insights into a global energy company.
• Free access to the Health Center, modern open workspaces, free parking, e-charging stations and much more.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93236, application period: 28/08/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: HR Services RWE Core, Recruiting Services, +49 201 5179-9050

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

For over 125 years, RWE has been reliably supplying electricity. Our team of around 20,000 people is shaping the energy world of tomorrow. Today, RWE is one of the world's leading renewable energy companies. With our growth strategy we are setting the pace and investing billions of euros every year – above all in the expansion of offshore and onshore wind, solar energy and battery storage. Our diverse portfolio is perfectly complemented by our global energy trading business. With our mix of renewable and flexible generation, as well as a broad pipeline of new-build projects, we are well positioned to meet the growing global demand for electricity, particularly driven by further electrification and artificial intelligence. At the same time, we are contributing to the decarbonisation of the energy system. The reduction of our carbon emissions is in line with the 1.5°C climate goal of the Paris Agreement, and we are phasing out coal responsibly by 2030. By 2040, RWE aims to achieve net-zero, fully embracing our purpose ‘Our energy for a sustainable life’.