HR Transformation for the Automotive Industry

Situation

To address these issues, the end client launched a €45 million programme to design and implement a unified HR services model across the group. The consultancy partnered with Interval to provide specialised expertise throughout the transformation journey.

Interval delivered targeted support through our Workbench model, providing highly skilled consultants at key points in the programme lifecycle.

We began by leading the business process analysis and defining the target state.

Our HR consultants facilitated workshops with approximately 100 key users from across the organisation to raise awareness, understand pain points, and document existing processes. Using forensic data from the ERP platform, SME input, and a review of local HR regulations, the team produced a comprehensive current vs. target state design.

Approach

To support system selection, we augmented the team with certified HR systems experts familiar with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Oracle HCM. We led the end-to-end vendor selection process—including designing KPIs and criteria, running “beauty contests,” and managing supplier negotiations.

All findings were fully documented and presented to senior leadership, laying a strong foundation for approval and implementation.

Interval worked side by side with both the consultancy and the end client’s internal teams, embedding consultants into the programme to ensure cross-functional collaboration and continuity. Throughout the process, we provided:

• Deep HR process expertise

• Objective system evaluation and recommendation

• Support for internal alignment and stakeholder engagement

• Guidance on change management and business readiness

  
  

Outcomes

Interval’s contribution enabled the successful delivery of the analysis, target design, and technology selection phases within 12 months—ahead of schedule and on budget.

The transformation programme, now in implementation, is expected to take several years to complete. However, key milestones have already been achieved:

• SAP SuccessFactors was selected as the group-wide HR solution

• The organisation is better prepared for change, with stakeholder alignment and engagement established early

• New standards for HR process mapping, documentation, and consolidation

• The groundwork has been laid for improved compliance, efficiency, and workforce mobility for over 150,000 employees globally