Senior Data Architect - Global HR (f/m/x)

About us  

In the Corporate HR Transformation , Operations   &   In s i ghts   department at ZEISS, we shape the future of how ZEISS works and grows worldwide. As a global partner to all HR teams, we design and govern end‑to‑end HR   System Landscape ,   HR Core Processes , and platforms, build strong international communities, and ensure excellent, reliable HR   S ervices   Delivery with a data and AI centric perspective   In   all we do, we are   leveraging automation, data, and AI to create a high‑performance, insight‑driven HR organization. Joining us means playing a key role in turning data into better decisions, modern technology into smarter ways of working, and global collaboration into   real business   impact for ZEISS.  

Your role   at   Transformation ,   Operation s   & Insights  

As   the   Senior Data Architect   in   our   Global HR Data, Analytics and AI team   you will…  

• Own the target picture, design, and continuous development of the global HR Data Architecture, embedded in the ZEISS Enterprise Vision  

• Define how HR data is structured, integrated, and processed – with a focus on modular, integrated architectures, real-time analytics, and AI/ML readiness  

• Collaborate closely with   Corporate IT ,   ZEISS Digital   Partners   and HR functions worldwide to orchestrate data governance, architecture, systems, and AI solutions  

• Build and steer the HR data infrastructure and   DataOps   (e.g., HR Data Landing Zone on Azure, Azure Warehouse, SAP Business Data Cloud)  

• Take on hands-on data engineering tasks initially (pipelines, modelling, integration), and later steer the corresponding delivery capabilities  

• Translate complex technical topics into clear messages, actively manage stakeholders, and support change processes in a global HR context  

If you want to know more about the role, kindly contact the responsible   R ecruiter: Sandro Phan (sandro.phan@zeiss.com).  

You r profile  

• Master’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Data Science, or similar; ideally complemented by relevant certifications or a PhD in data/AI  

• 8–10 years of experience in data architecture/data engineering, with proven experience in HR systems or the HR data domain in global or multi-regional environments  

• Deep technical understanding of HCM systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM) as well as modern data platforms and integration tools (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, APIs, ETL)  

• Strong systems thinking and conceptual strength combined with a hands-on mentality and experience building modern data architectures for AI/ML  

• Excellent communication, change, and stakeholder management skills; able to explain complex topics in   a simple way   and guide people through transformation  

• ideally experience in organizations with an advanced digital/data agenda and working in global, diverse teams  

• English business   proficiency   is a   must-have,   German   proficiency   is a plus  

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

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