Functional Business Owner - Recruitment Platforms

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.   

Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE. 

Job role

We are looking for a seasoned Functional Business Owner to lead the SuccessFactors Recruiting module and its Phenom add-on. This role carries strategic responsibility for a critical component of our HR technology ecosystem, driving functional excellence and innovation across our talent acquisition platforms

What you will do

• Assume functional ownership of the SuccessFactors Recruiting module/Phenom and serve as the main interface between the Product Owner in the Group People & Culture Ops&IT team and Allianz Operating Entities' talent acquisition departments
• Enhance Recruiting functionalities to increase global user experience and productivity; Co-design new (AI) features for SuccessFactors/Phenom with HR/Talent Acquisition stakeholders; gather requirements and write user stories.
• Collaborate with entities and (senior) stakeholders to develop an aligned strategic Talent Acquisition Roadmap, assess vendor solutions and translate the demands into global, scalable, actionable business requirements
• Manage Change Requests backlog: functional prioritization, quarterly planning, and continuous communication with stakeholders
• Provide training and support for end users (especially recruiters)
• Stay ahead of trends in HR tech, AI, and digital tools to unlock efficiency and innovatio

What you bring

• Expertise in HR IT applications, particularly SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Module; Phenom platform expertise is a plus
• Project and stakeholder management: Track record managing cross-functional initiatives, independently driving follow-ups and decisions with stakeholders, and confidently engaging senior executives.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail
• Proactive and independent working style with the ability to deliver high-quality results even under time pressure
• Communication and presentation excellence: Strong English proficiency (written and spoken); exceptional interpersonal skills; able to produce executive-ready presentations with a professional look and feel
• Analytical problem solving: Strong analytical mindset, able to frame complex business problems, synthesize insights, and define clear, actionable solutions.
• Understanding of recruiting processes; ideally operational recruiting experience
• Ideally Change Request process knowledge using JIRA and ServiceNow
• Ideally experience / good understanding of Allianz Group global setup
• Experience applying ChatGPT and Generative AI

You have

• HR Technology Expertise: Proficient in SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting; familiarity with Phenom and HR process flows.
• Project & Stakeholder Leadership: Skilled in managing cross-functional initiatives and engaging senior executives.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability: Strong capability to frame complex challenges and define actionable solutions.
• Communication & Presentation Excellence: Fluent in English with the ability to create executive-level presentations and communicate effectively.
• Digital & Organizational Agility: Experience with tools like JIRA, ServiceNow, and Generative AI; able to work independently and prioritize under pressure

What we offer

We support your well-being

 Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best

• Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.
• Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

 We invest in your growth

 Take advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work

 We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance-based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.  

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Allianz Group, , a trusted global insurance and asset management company, values inclusion, and integrity at its core. We foster an empowering environment that supports employee ambitions and challenges. Committed to fairness, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. At Allianz, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work.

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