HR Technology Transformation Specialist

HR Technology Transformation Specialist Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.  As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for an HR Technology Transformation Specialist to work alongside our People Data and Technology Lead within our Global HR Transformation programme. Who We’re Looking For:We are seeking a HR technology implementation professional who can provide close, trusted support to the People Data and Technology Lead across governance, data, and process workstreams.You will bring:Strong working understanding of data protection principles (GDPR) as applied to HR systems, including DPIAsComfort working with data quality, integration architecture, and system dependencies without needing deep technical ownershipExcellent organisational skills and the ability to track multiple concurrent workstreams to closureA collaborative, "get things moving" mindset: comfortable chasing, coordinating, and unblocking rather than directingExperience working in matrixed, multinational environments, building relationships across HR, IT, Finance, and LegalAbility to operate with discretion given exposure to sensitive data protection and governance mattersStrong written communication, able to produce clear trackers, status updates, and briefing notes for senior stakeholders What You’ll Be Doing:Governance SupportSupport the programme lead in maintaining Quality Gate discipline: help track items against the change control boundary and flag anything that looks like scope creepTrack DPIA action items to closure and chase owners on outstanding sections (AI addendum, intra-group data transfer agreements, privacy notice updates, DSAR process ownership)Provide input into Works Council consultations across relevant European jurisdictionsMaintain governance trackers and documentation for the Hypercare/BAU frameworkData and Integration SupportSupport data quality remediation activity by maintaining exception logs and following up with relevant ownersAssist with tracking legacy system archiving scoping, ensuring dependencies are visible and not missedHelp monitor personal contact data completeness across the 38-country footprint, liaising with SMEs to ensure process alignmentSupport data quality sign-off checklists per migration waveOversee system integration implementation including dependency map across connected systemsSupport legacy system data archiving across the full migration scope, not limited to payroll dataProcess SupportSupport the HR Policy Transformation workstream by maintaining the policy inventory tracker and following up with policy ownersDocument process workflows and dependencies so the wider team has visibility without needing to askGo-Live CoordinationSupport cutover schedule tracking, keeping the plan current against HR calendar constraintsCoordinate day-to-day logistics of SSO testing and rollout: scheduling, issue logging, and communications draftingCoordinate mobile app rollout logistics: sequencing, user communications, and query triageHelp manage the change freeze process: maintain the freeze calendar, log exception requests, and flag them to the Global HR Transformation Programme Manager for decisionLocation:RemoteStart date:ImmediateContract end date: End of 2027 (flexible)Additional InformationIf you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com. Why Croda? At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do. Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.