Application Lead - HCM

Fitch Group is currently seeking Application Lead - HCM based out of our London Office As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics.

With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. Our team includes the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology, Risk and the Executive Program Management Office (EPMO). Driven by our investment in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we’re home to a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients.

We are also proud to be recognized by Built In as a “Best Place to Work in Technology” 3 years in a row. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference. Want to learn more about a career in technology and data at Fitch?

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About the Team The Business Applications team delivers and supports the enterprise platforms that power Finance, HR, Procurement, and other corporate functions, driving operational excellence, automation, and digital transformation across the organization.

How You’ll Make an Impact:
Lead Fitch’s SAP Success Factors and wider HR technology portfolio, including Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, Succession, Compensation and Time Off, owning enhancements, bi-annual releases and BAU support for the global workforce.

Lead and develop a global team of HR technology analysts and developers, owning the intake and delivery lifecycle with HR Product, triaging and estimating backlog requests, confirming requirements, and governing build, testing, UAT sign-off and production deployment through Jira.

Drive an AI-first automation agenda, leveraging SAP Joule, Microsoft Copilot agents and UiPath RPA, to remove manual effort from HR operations such as new hire, rehire, offboarding and probation processes Oversee the stability of HR system integrations (payroll, workforce management, Oracle HCM, recruiting and engagement platforms) built on Integration Center, Dell Boomi and SAP CPI, and manage escalations with SAP, implementation partners and third-party vendors Safeguard employee data by enforcing SSO/MFA, role-based access and super-admin governance, and ensuring compliance with data privacy, AI governance and audit requirements, with SOPs, configuration workbooks and test evidence maintained as standard practice

You May be a Good Fit if:12+ years of experience in HR technology/HRIS, including 3+ years leading SAP Success Factors configuration and delivery in a complex, global organization, with experience managing a team Deep hands-on expertise in Employee Central and working knowledge of at least two additional modules (Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, Succession, Compensation or Time Off), including business rules, workflows, role-based permissions and Provisioning Proven experience managing HR integrations (Integration Center, OData/REST APIs, Dell Boomi or SAP CPI) and…