SAP HR Expert (Employee Central & HCM Payroll)
Job Summary
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 directly 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 scenarios 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
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related fieldSAP Certified Application Associate – Employee Central and / or HCM PayrollProject Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferredHR functional certifications (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) are a plusExperience
8–12 years of SAP HR experience, including at least 4 years in Employee Central and HCM PayrollMinimum 2 years in a leadership or managerial roleExperience delivering full-cycle implementations for global or regional clientsFamiliarity with localization for GCC / MENA payroll compliance is preferredAt least 5 years of experience in the banking sectorTechnical & Functional Skills
Deep expertise in Employee Central : Foundation Objects, Employee Profile, Job Info, Workflows, RulesSAP HCM Payroll : Payroll driver (RPCALC), schemas, off-cycles, retro-calculationsStrong understanding of integration via SAP CPI or Point-to-Point replicationExperience with PA, OM, Time, and Benefits modules in ECCKnowledge of SAP Payroll Control Center and Payroll Posting to FIFamiliarity with GDPR, WPS, and other labor law compliance requirementsSoft Skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage sensitive HR and payroll-related data and processesLeadership and mentoring capabilities across functional teamsProcess-oriented thinking with attention to compliance and controlStrong planning, testing, and documentation disciplineConfidence in managing go-live, cutover, and payroll parallel runsWork Environment & Conditions
Consulting environment with parallel HRIS and payroll implementation projectsTravel may be required within the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaCollaboration with HR, finance, audit, and regulatory compliance teamsInvolvement in payroll year-end processing, audit walkthroughs, and reconciliationContinuous upskilling through SAP EC and HCM certifications and regulatory updatesHigh accountability role with direct impact on payroll accuracy and employee satisfactionSeniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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