Senior Specialist Application People Systems

Senior Specialist Application People Systems

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Role Description:

The Senior Application Specialist SAP HR S4HANA in People Tech works on multiple Projects and Configuration changes on SAP S4HANA. The Senior Application Specialist researches, designs, documents, maintains and implements new functionality in People Tech focussing on user experience, scalable design, legal requirements and best practices. Responsible for implementing scalable and secure configurations along with fixing issues raised by the Business owners. Proactively monitors new features released and identifies and promotes changes to improve System design and user experience.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement SAP S4HANA enhancements and provide support for Personnel Administration, Time Management, and Payroll, ensuring measurable benefits and system stability.
• Act as the technology expert to offer solutions for People Services, Financial Systems, Risk teams, and other stakeholders, while conducting impact assessments and maintaining accountability for cross-functional solutions.
• Collaborate with application vendors, technology partners, and internal teams (e.g., Financial Systems, IT Services, Security & Privacy Teams) for technology solutions implementation and support package management.
• Possess end-to-end ownership of functional requirements, from design and architecture to unit testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for projects and support tasks.
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents, propose scalable solutions, and ensure error-free payroll processes and system compliance with technical and regulatory standards (e.g., SOx ITGC controls, Data Privacy).
• Document configuration designs and business manuals, maintain the SAP HR Tenant Strategy, manage release management and system upgrades, and coach team members to ensure timely, scalable solutions adhering to SAP best practices.
• Foster collaboration by embodying Booking.com values such as "Think Customer First," "Succeeding Together," "Own It," "Learn Forever," and "Do the Right Thing."

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong technical background and a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar
• Should have minimum 5-8 Years in SAP S4HANA - Personnel Administration, Time Management, Payroll (Netherlands - expert, other countries is a plus), Benefits, Authorization Management, Reporting
• Experience in translating complex business requirements into technical design, Unit Testing, UAT, Regression Testing for SAP HR system changes. Expertise in Payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, retroactive accounting, tax calculations for Netherlands, SAP HR Patch updates, year-end tax updates. Basic understanding of Integration landscape in the SAP S4HANA Architecture, Workday, Payroll, Benefits, SAP Finance
• Experience in HR reporting tools like SAP Ad hoc query, SAP HR Reporting
• Knowledge of SAP HR Security roles and authorizations, Understanding of GDPR, Sox compliance and legal regulations for Data security
• SAP S4HANA Payroll certification is a bonus. Strong Problem Solving skills, hands on experience with SAP Notes and system debugging

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

“At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.” Paulo Pisano, Chief People Officer

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.