Unicredit S.p.A. - Romania Branch
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Digital Product Specialist – SAP HCM to support People & Culture (P&C) processes in Germany, with a strong focus on Personnel Administration (PA), Organizational Management (OM), and Interfaces. In this senior technical role, you will be responsible for the stability, compliance, and continuous optimization of the SAP HCM PA/OM and the associated integration landscape, operating both local and global environments. You will act as the key technical authority and trusted partner to P&C stakeholders, ensuring compliant, efficient, and well-integrated core HR processes. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge HR technology solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance and driving digital transformation initiatives within a leading international banking group. Key Responsibilities Technical Ownership & System Management: Act as the primary technical owner and referent for SAP HCM Personnel Administration (PA) and Organizational Management (OM) for Germany Take end-to-end responsibility for the HR interface landscape, ensuring seamless data flow and system integration Monitor system performance, conduct error analysis, and coordinate incident resolution across all connected platforms Maintain data consistency, reconciliation processes, and comprehensive interface documentation Integration & Interface Management: Manage integrations with internal and external systems including Finance, identity and access management, global P&C systems, and regulatory platforms Oversee IDocs, ALE, BAPIs, and file-based/middleware-driven interfaces Monitor, troubleshoot, and reconcile HR data flows to ensure accuracy and reliability Implement and maintain robust data validation and error handling procedures Business Partnership & Process Optimization: Serve as a key liaison between P&C business referents and IT teams Translate business requirements into sustainable technical solutions and provide strategic guidance on best practices Support change management initiatives and process improvements across HR operations Provide expert consultation on system capabilities and limitations Operational Excellence: Manage regular and ad-hoc operational activities including employee lifecycle processes (hire, change, transfer, termination) Maintain organizational structure governance and ensure data integrity across all HR processes Implement and test legal change packages, HR support packages, and relevant SAP Notes for PA/OM modules Conduct system testing, validation, and deployment activities following established protocols Compliance & Data Governance: Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with GDPR and audit requirements Implement and maintain data retention and deletion policies using SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) Support regulatory reporting and audit activities as required Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails for all system changes Incident & Problem Management: Own incident and problem management for PA, OM, and interfaces Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term remediation strategies Collaborate with SAP Basis, integration, and downstream system teams to proactively monitor system performance Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and disaster recovery protocols Requirements Technical Expertise: 8+ years of hands-on experience with SAP HCM on premise (ECC 6.0, EHP8) in complex enterprise environments Senior expertise in Personnel Administration (PA) including employee master data and infotypes, company-specific enhancements/custom-tables, personal actions and workflows, and data governance/authorization concepts Comprehensive knowledge of Organizational Management (OM) including organizational structures, jobs, positions, and relationships, company-specific enhancements, and structural authorizations/roles Advanced experience with interfaces and integrations (inbound/outbound) including monitoring, troubleshooting, and reconciliation of HR data flows Development & Customization Skills: Advanced SAP HCM Customizing capabilities in PA and OM modules Proficient ABAP development skills including ABAP Objects Experience with SAP Notes implementation and SPAU/SPDD adjustments Knowledge of integration technologies and middleware platforms Understanding of database management and performance optimization Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of European/German data protection directives (GDPR) Experience with SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) for GDPR-compliant data retention and deletion Knowledge of banking industry regulations and compliance requirements Familiarity with audit processes and documentation standards Language & Communication Skills: **