SAP HR Expert (Employee Central & HCM Payroll)

Overview

SAP HR Expert (Employee Central & HCM Payroll) role at DXC Consulting & Engineering Services. The SAP HR Expert is responsible for leading the implementation, configuration, and support of both SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) and SAP HCM Payroll systems. This role covers the full hire-to-retire lifecycle, including core HR master data, organizational structure, payroll operations, statutory compliance, and HR process automation. The manager will work with HR, finance, and compliance teams to ensure system design aligns with business objectives, local regulations, and employee experience expectations. This includes managing hybrid integration across cloud (EC) and on-premise (HCM Payroll) environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of SAP SuccessFactors EC and SAP HCM Payroll solutions

Design and configure employee master data, job structures, positions, and pay components

Oversee payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, off-cycle, and retroactive payroll scenarios

Manage data replication between EC and HCM Payroll (Point-to-Point or Middleware)

Coordinate statutory compliance for tax, WPS, end-of-service, and GOSI rules

Oversee time management, work schedules, holiday calendars, and absence quotas

Ensure alignment between HR master data and finance integration (posting to FI / CO)

Conduct data migration, payroll testing, parallel runs, and reconciliation

Deliver user training, process documentation, and support packages

Collaborate with audit and compliance teams for regulatory reporting and controls

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field

SAP Certified Application Associate – Employee Central and / or HCM Payroll

Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred

HR functional certifications (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) are a plus

Experience

8–12 years of SAP HR experience, including at least 4 years in Employee Central and HCM Payroll

Minimum 2 years in a leadership or managerial role

Experience delivering full-cycle implementations for global or regional clients

Familiarity with localization for GCC / MENA payroll compliance is preferred

At least 5 years of experience in the banking sector

Technical & Functional Skills

Deep expertise in :

Employee Central : Foundation Objects, Employee Profile, Job Info, Workflows, Rules

SAP HCM Payroll : Payroll driver (RPCALC), schemas, off-cycles, retro-calculations

Strong understanding of integration via SAP CPI or Point-to-Point replication

Experience with PA, OM, Time, and Benefits modules in ECC

Knowledge of SAP Payroll Control Center and Payroll Posting to FI

Familiarity with GDPR, WPS, and other labor law compliance requirements

Soft Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage sensitive HR and payroll-related data and processes

Leadership and mentoring capabilities across functional teams

Process-oriented thinking with attention to compliance and control

Strong planning, testing, and documentation discipline

Confidence in managing go-live, cutover, and payroll parallel runs

Work Environment & Conditions

Consulting environment with parallel HRIS and payroll implementation projects

Travel may be required within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Collaboration with HR, finance, audit, and regulatory compliance teams

Involvement in payroll year-end processing, audit walkthroughs, and reconciliation

Continuous upskilling through SAP EC and HCM certifications and regulatory updates

High accountability role with direct impact on payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction

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