(Assistant) Manager – Digital HR - Technology & AI in HR

KPMG AG in Zürich seeks a Manager for Digital HR to lead technology and AI transformation initiatives, focusing on HRIT strategy, vendor selection, and user adoption.

This position is dedicated to advancing the digital modernization of human resources functions. The incumbent will play a key part in designing and executing large-scale programs that integrate AI and advanced technology into HR operations, ensuring these solutions enhance both employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Establish HR technology strategies and roadmaps, including target architecture, cloud planning, and business case development.
• Manage the evaluation and selection of HR technology vendors, handling requirements, RFPs, and solution assessments.
• Facilitate the adoption of new HR systems and AI tools by creating enablement materials, collecting user feedback, and driving process improvements.
• Organize and lead workshops with HR leaders and stakeholders to define technology requirements, user experience needs, and AI use cases.
• Collaborate with project managers and transformation leads to create and maintain implementation and rollout plans.
• Ensure a people-centered approach to all digital HR initiatives, focusing on enhancing the employee journey.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, information systems, technology, or a related discipline.
• At least four years of experience in HR technology, HR IT project delivery, or digital HR transformation within enterprise or consulting settings.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities to build trust and manage expectations across HR, IT, and business teams at various levels and internationally.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence decisions through expertise in HR technology, digital processes, and user experience design.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks and deliver results in fast-paced, multi-project environments with competing deadlines.
• Fluent written and spoken proficiency in both English and German.

Nice to have

• Experience with M&A integration or HR system consolidation.
• Familiarity with change enablement methodologies such as PROSCI or WalkMe, or HR technology implementation frameworks.
• Proficiency in French.

What the company offers

• Access to personalized training programs, diverse courses, and tailored career paths.
• Opportunities for specialized courses, mentoring, continuing education, and participation in the People Manager Academy.
• Support for professional qualifications and the development of future-ready skills through digital learning and external programs.

About the company

KPMG AG is a purpose-led and values-driven organization that supports clients in business transformation and ESG consulting. The company values diversity and demonstrates a strong commitment to caring for its employees.

• Purpose-led and values-driven culture.
• Focus on supporting clients in business transformation and ESG consulting.
• Commitment to valuing difference and caring for employees.