Infosys & LKQ partner on digital HR platform roll-out

Infosys has announced a collaboration with LKQ Europe to implement a unified digital HR platform, facilitating operations and employee experience across 18 countries.

The partnership involves a five-year transformation initiative where Infosys has supported LKQ Europe in deploying a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution using Infosys Cobalt, its cloud and digital platform suite. The system is designed to simplify core HR tasks, enhance regulatory compliance, and provide real-time insights to drive productivity and streamline operations.

By utilising this advanced analytics-enabled platform, LKQ Europe seeks to harmonise its business processes across different regions, creating a more integrated workforce and unlocking potential efficiencies. Key features of the platform include end-to-end HR visibility, cloud-based operations with automated workflows, and a user-friendly employee experience.

David Brookfield, Vice President, Human Resources at LKQ Europe, commented on the collaboration: "Our collaboration with Infosys is a crucial step in helping us harmonize and simplify our wider business processes – ultimately enabling faster delivery and better service for our end customers. Through the platform, we will unify our HR processes across locations to drive efficiency and enhance regulatory compliance. Looking ahead, we believe this platform will empower our workforce and foster a more cohesive organizational culture, enabling us to continue leading the automotive aftermarket industry."

Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing at Infosys, stated: "In today's rapidly evolving aftermarket auto parts distribution industry, companies need agile and innovative solutions to stay ahead. Our collaboration with LKQ Europe leverages the robust capabilities of Infosys Cobalt to deliver a transformative HR platform. Infosys is uniquely positioned to support LKQ Europe thanks to our deep expertise in digital transformation, data analytics and cloud technologies. This collaboration highlights our commitment to driving operational excellence and strategic growth for LKQ Europe, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the aftermarket sector."

LKQ Europe, based in Zug, Switzerland, is part of the LKQ Corporation and stands as a leading distributor in the automotive aftermarket sector, employing around 26,500 people with a network exceeding 1,000 branches.