HR Process Specialist

About the role
As an HR Process Specialist, you are part of our global HR Shared Service Center and play a key role in shaping how HR operates at scale. You design, standardize, and continuously improve HR processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and globally aligned.
Working in a structured and transformation-driven environment, you enable HR Operations and Shared Services teams to deliver high-quality services through clear, scalable, and system-enabled processes.
This is your new job
You will design and continuously improve HR processes, ensuring they are standardized, compliant, and operationally effective:
Design, document, and standardize end-to-end HR processes across core HR domains
Develop and maintain process maps, SOPs, work instructions, and RACI frameworks
Ensure HR processes are scalable, user-friendly, and executable within SSC and HR Operations environments
Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, manual effort, and rework
Apply structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methodologies
Leverage data and insights to drive process performance improvements
Actively explore and promote the use of AI and automation to enhance HR service delivery
Ensure compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and data protection standards
Define governance models, approval flows, and exception handling frameworks
Align HR processes with HRIS workflows and support system-enabled design
Support testing and implementation of system changes from a process perspective
Enable adoption through training materials, communication, and stakeholder support
Act as a process advisor in HR transformation initiatives and SSC implementations
Maintain process documentation lifecycle and monitor adherence to defined standards
This is you
You are a structured and analytical HR professional with a strong focus on process excellence and continuous improvement:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a comparable field
5+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Shared Services, HR Excellence, or HR Transformation
Strong expertise in HR process design, standardization, and governance
Experience with process mapping, SOP development, and workflow design
Solid understanding of employee lifecycle processes and HR service delivery models
Experience with HRIS systems and workflow-based environments (e.g. Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
High attention to detail with a structured and methodical way of working
Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
Clear, pragmatic communication style with strong stakeholder management skills
Experience in global or multi-country environments; SSC exposure is an advantage
Strong passion for leveraging technology, including AI and automation, in HR processes
Fluency in English and German and/or Dutch or Italian
This is what we offer
At Nexperia, you will contribute to building a scalable, future-ready HR organization:
A key role within a global HR Shared Service Center focused on standardization and operational excellence
The opportunity to shape and optimize HR processes at a global level
Involvement in HR transformation initiatives and system implementations
A highly structured, data-driven environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement
Collaboration with international stakeholders across HR Operations, HR IT, and Centers of Expertise
A culture that values quality, accountability, and innovation
Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience and location
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D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.