Job ID 31134 **ERP Process Optimization Lead - Hire to Retire** Regular Lisbon, Portugal (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lisbon,Portugal) My candidate profile Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come. Join Syensqo, a leader in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, as we embark on a transformative journey with our ERP Rebuild Program. This critical initiative aims to revolutionize our business processes and data integration, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as automation and machine learning. Our goal is to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and make Syensqo "future ready" with real-time reporting capabilities for informed decision-making. As a member of our forward-thinking team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our organization and continue to play a vital role within Syensqo's management team post-program. We are seeking a dedicated ERP Transformation Specialist - Hire to Retire, to contribute to the success of our ERP Rebuild Program. This role is integral to our Hire to Retire (H2R) team, reporting directly to the H2R Business Lead **Key Responsibilities:** + Collaborate with the H2R team to deliver activities and outcomes in alignment with Syensqo's code of conduct and program principles, including standardization, simplification, process discipline, scope management, effective change management, program governance, and future-proof solutions. + Provide regular progress updates in weekly team meetings and proactively raise risks and issues. + Lead the H2R end-to-end process by contributing insights and feedback from the respective GBU/GBS/Global function to: + Detailed design workshops + Business process modeling to Level 5, incorporating feedback from relevant functions + System configuration and master data standards + Functional specifications for developments, including system integration + Process controls and segregation of duties + Test scripts and business process scenario variants + Compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, including group and executive reporting + Engage with business units to ensure defined processes are fit for purpose, facilitate solution understanding, and secure timely sign-off on deliverables. + Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure their understanding of the ERP Rebuild program, timeline, and readiness to support it. + Work closely with internal and external audit teams to ensure process controls and segregation of duties are approved. + Contribute to the deployment roadmap, cutover rehearsals, change management, and training materials definition and execution. + Coordinate with other SMEs and functional consultants to ensure alignment and seamless execution of H2R deliverables. **Qualifications:** + Minimum of 5 years of experience in ERP implementation or transformation roles. + In-depth knowledge of SuccessFactors modules, including Employee Central, Recruitment, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Compensation & Variable Pay, Reporting, Workforce Planning, and integration with other SAP products (SAP Core, Payroll, Concur, Finance, etc.). + Proven track record of challenging the status quo and driving process improvements. + Previous experience in HR functions with a strong understanding of current GBU/GBS/Global function HR processes. **Why Join Syensqo?** Be part of a transformative initiative that will shape the future of our organization. Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with opportunities for professional growth. Contribute to a global leader in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, committed to sustainability and excellence. If you are passionate about driving transformation and have the expertise to lead our ERP Rebuild Program, apply now to join Syensqo and make a meaningful impact. About us + Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. + At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. \#Hybrid \#LI-SB1