SAP SuccessFactors Solution Architect

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned SAP SuccessFactors Solution Architect with deep expertise across multiple modules including Employee Central, Onboarding, Payroll, and related sub-modules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solution design, implementation leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advisory across enterprise HR transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Strategy:

• Develop and define comprehensive HR transformation strategies that leverage SAP SuccessFactors, particularly the Employee Central module, to align with business objectives.
• Design end-to-end HR solutions and architectures that integrate with other systems and modules within and outside the SuccessFactors suite.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and compliance standards.

Client Consultation and Needs Analysis:

• Engage with stakeholders to understand their business processes, requirements, and pain points.
• Advise clients on best practices in HR processes and how the Employee Central module can be customized to their needs.
• Translate business requirements into system requirements and design specifications.

Key Skills Required:

• The Solution Architect is primarily responsible for designing, overseeing, and ensuring the successful implementation and integration of SAP SuccessFactors solutions, with a particular focus on the Employee Central (EC) module. This role serves as a bridge between the client's HR strategy and technology execution.

• Deep SAP SuccessFactors techno-functional expertise required for this role.

Client Consultation and Needs Analysis:

• Engage with stakeholders to understand their business processes, requirements, and pain points.
• Advise clients on best practices in HR processes and how the Employee Central module can be customized to their needs.
• Translate business requirements into system requirements and design specifications.

Implementation and Configuration:

• Lead the implementation lifecycle, from planning and design to configuration, testing, and deployment of the Employee Central module.
• Configure the system according to agreed-upon specifications and ensure that it functions as intended during testing phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues that arise during implementation.

Integration and Data Migration:

• Oversee the integration of Employee Central with other SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity during data migration processes.
• Develop strategies for legacy system decommissioning and data archiving.

Team Leadership and Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional teams including consultants, analysts, and developers.
• Develop project plans and timelines, monitor progress, and adjust resources as necessary to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders.

Change Management and Training:

• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure user adoption and minimize resistance.
• Create training materials and conduct workshops or training sessions for end-users on how to use the Employee Central module effectively.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor industry trends and new SAP SuccessFactors updates to recommend ongoing improvements.
• Solicit feedback from users and stakeholders to make continuous enhancements to the Employee Central configuration.
• Participate in or lead the rollout of additional features and functionalities post-implementation.

Vendor and Partner Collaboration:

• Work closely with SAP and other third-party vendors to ensure alignment with product roadmaps and get support when necessary.
• Establish and maintain relationships with implementation partners and service providers.

Education/Certification:

• Deep SAP SuccessFactors techno-functional expertise required for this role.
• What we need is a Solution Architect with strong hands-on SuccessFactors experience, proven ability to lead from a technical and functional perspective, and relevant certifications across multiple SuccessFactors modules. Without this level of expertise, they wont be able to drive the team effectively from a solution standpoint.