P&O Process Excellence & Transition Lead (HU)

Discover your impact with KUKA Group

KUKA Group offers an enormous spectrum of possibilities to advance your career, live your passions and unlock your potential. We´re one of the world's leading automation specialists, offering global opportunities in areas such as robotics, automation, logistics, software solutions and electronics. If you´re a go-getter, a visionary with bold ambitions and believer in collaboration and mutual respect, then you're poised for success here at KUKA Group.

Make an impact

• Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end HR process transitions into the Shared Services model,
• apply proven transition methodologies (e.g., process mapping, KT frameworks, waves, go‑live readiness, playbooks),
• develop and maintain transition plans, timelines, RAID logs, and progress dashboards,
• oversee project scope, milestones, deliverables, and risks to ensure on-time and high‑quality execution,
• prepare regular status reports and ensure alignment across HR, operations, technology, and business stakeholders,
• understand end‑to‑end HR processes (e.g., Recruitment, Onboarding, Learning, Payroll, Employee Lifecycle, Offboarding, HR data/compensation changes),
• ensure transitions comply with HR policies, legal standards, and data privacy requirements,
• track detailed transition tasks and milestones and proactively address gaps,
• support documentation, SOP creation, workflows, and process validation,
• facilitate knowledge transfer cycles (shadowing, reverse shadowing, sign‑off),
• ensure readiness documentation and process acceptance criteria are met.

What you need to succeed

Required

• 3-5+ years of experience in HR project/program management or HR operations,
• demonstrated experience in HR transitions, Shared Services setup, or GBS migrations,
• strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and data handling standards,
• hands-on knowledge of project management methodologies,
• experience with process mapping tools,
• excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities,
• strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred

• experience with global HR transformations or multi‑country transitions,
• familiarity with HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors, any ticketing systems),
• project management certification,
• background in process design or continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma).

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) statement 

Our core belief is in treating each other with kindness, an open mind, and mutual respect, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

KUKA Group is a company committed to equal opportunities. We manage every application with meticulous care and consideration - with a decision-making process that pays no heed to your origin, educational background, age, gender, sexual orientation, or your religious or political beliefs. If you join KUKA Group, you will have ample opportunities to share what motivates you and what defines your individuality.

Join the journey!

If you think a career with KUKA Group could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you. We´re looking forward to receiving your application!