Group Head of People Systems

Are you looking to accelerate your professional development, build a brilliant career, and thrive in a highly supportive team?  At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and lead our industry’s transformation.

Join Inchcape Group Functions, part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll play a key part in delivering great experiences for our customers and colleagues. With lots of interesting opportunities and challenges for you to explore that will take us, and your progression, to the next level.

Our People team is seeking their next Group Head of People Systems to join our team in London (Hybrid).

In this position you will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of global People Systems, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors. It ensures alignment with business goals, enhances the colleague experience, and drives efficiency and compliance across all regions. The role plays a key part in the People Leadership team, collaborating with Digital, Finance, and regional People teams to deliver the systems roadmap and integrate adjacent technologies. It also oversees the People Data and Analytics strategy, improving data quality and insights, while managing and developing a global team of system experts. Additionally, the role includes oversight of Group payroll and acts as a key point of escalation.

What you’ll do

• Manage and optimise SAP SuccessFactors (all key modules) and Qualtrics, ensuring smooth performance and regular improvements in collaboration with Global Process Owners.
• Drive system adoption and change, standardising use across regions and supporting new technology rollouts effectively.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global People Systems team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Partner with People teams to identify needs, reduce manual processes, and recommend automation and system improvements.
• Lead system upgrades and process enhancements, using the SuccessFactors roadmap and new release opportunities.
• Ensure compliance and governance, aligning with global regulations like GDPR, managing audits, and acting as the key escalation point.
• Oversee related systems like UK payroll (Cintra IQ), manage vendor contracts, and ensure strong relationships with SAP and partners.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Confident working with senior and technical stakeholders globally, offering strategic advice and influencing decisions with strong communication and relationship skills.
• Experienced in managing multiple high-priority projects at once, delivering clear outcomes aligned to People strategy.
• Hands-on in leading and improving global People systems, with a focus on planning, data, analysis, and process optimisation.
• Knowledgeable in SuccessFactors or a similar global People system, with a solid grasp of system architecture.
• Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail and a data-driven approach.
• A strategic thinker, aligning People technology plans with wider business goals.
• A strong people leader, creating a collaborative and growth-focused team culture.

Apply Now

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

At Inchcape, inclusion accelerates our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We actively foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all. Read more about how we are committed through our targets, programmes and policies on Inclusion and Diversity.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in more than 40 markets.  We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 18,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners.  We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Find out more visit www.inchcape.com

Additional information

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.