HR Service Consultant - External Workforce Center (German Required)

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The External Workforce Center (EWFC) partners with the Business to engage a compliant external workforce that delivers on the business needs.

To support SAP be Best Run the EWFC supports managers in the positive and compliant engagement of the external workforce population within SAP. This includes implementing and administering guidelines, policies, and processes for managers which help them engage with external workers in their daily operations.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

In this role you will manage the end-to-end process of external workers within SAP. You will respond to queries relating to external workers through phone calls, online tickets and emails from managers, third party vendors and SAP colleagues.

You will also act as a consultant to managers to educate them on the correct engagement of external workers ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines.

This role requires the handling of confidential data and using HR systems and tools.

• Respond to queries relating to external workers through phone calls, online tickets and emails from managers, third party vendors, and SAP colleagues.
• Effectively communicating and resolving manager, third party vendor, and external worker escalations forwarded.
• Closely cooperating with other organizations (e.g. legal, Compliance, IT) to resolve issues that require third level support.
• Acting as a consultant to managers to educate them on the correct engagement of external workers ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Executing and enhancing higher complexity processes supported by the EWFC organization.
• Partnering with other stakeholders - Procurement Operations, GPO, Accounts payable in order to improve the process to make as simple as possible for our customers.
• Auditing and updating the Knowledge Base and other resources used by the team as well as supporting knowledge transfer to EWFC Associates.
• Designing and auditing inquiry and data handling processes.
• Supporting reporting requirements.
• Supporting projects as assigned.
• Focuses on cooperation and consultation with other functional HR Consultant roles as well as with HR Business Partners (HRBPs).
• Additional responsibilities are required such as supporting global/multi-country projects.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Results driven and detail-oriented customer service skills
• Fluent English and German
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Project management
• Focus on Continuous improvement and innovation
• Advanced knowledge of HR - related systems and tools
• Aptitude for collaboration in a cross functional environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to report, analyse and interpret data & initiate corrective action
• Good knowledge of the external workforce/services procurement processes
• Ability to manage escalations and strong focus on execution
• Need to be always up to date with changes in the organization
• Supports the implementation of change initiatives
• Ability to identify the core of complex issues by analysing available information
• Knowledge of operational excellence basics

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience with enterprise software such as SAP Fieldglass, Ariba or other business applications such as CRM, ERP, or financial systems
• Experience of HR, Procurement or Finance processes within a large enterprise

Bring out your best
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Requisition ID: 433738 | Work Area: Human Resources | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Requisition ID: 433738

Posted Date: Aug 29, 2025

Work Area: Human Resources

Career Status: Professional

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Expected Travel: 0 - 10%

Location: