Senior SAP HR Architect (HRIS)

Role Overview

The two Senior SAP HR Architect (HRIS) candidates will lead the design, governance, and evolution of the enterprise Human Resources Information Systems landscape.

This role combines enterprise architecture leadership with deep functional expertise across SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, and SAP S/4HANA Payroll & Time Management.

The architects will ensure that client HR technology ecosystem is scalable, compliant, cloud-aligned, and tightly integrated with enterprise platforms such as Finance, Procurement, and Analytics.

Job Description

These roles are responsible for defining and executing the end-to-end HRIS architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with:

• Global HR operations
• Regulatory and payroll compliance across regions
• Talent management and workforce transformation initiatives
• Enterprise architecture standards (Clean Core, API-first, cloud-first)

The architect will act as a strategic advisor to HR, IT leadership, and business stakeholders, translating HR vision into sustainable SAP solutions.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Design and deliver end-to-end SAP HRIS architectures across:
  • SAP SuccessFactors (EC, Talent, Recruiting, Learning)
  • SAP HCM (on-prem / hybrid)
  • SAP S/4HANA Payroll & Time Management
• Define target-state architecture aligned to SAP Clean Core principles
• Lead fit-gap analysis and solution blueprinting
• Architect integrations using:
  • SAP BTP Integration Suite (CPI)
  • SAP PI/PO (legacy where applicable)
  • APIs and event-driven architecture
• Enable seamless data exchange across:
  • Finance (SAP S/4HANA)
  • Procurement (Ariba)
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Third-party payroll and benefits systems
• Establish HR master data governance and harmonization strategy

Mandatory Requirements and Certifications

• 8–12+ years of SAP experience with strong HRIS architecture focus
• Proven experience in:
  • SAP SuccessFactors implementations (EC required)
  • SAP HCM and/or S/4HANA Payroll
  • Large-scale global HR transformations
• Deep knowledge of:
  • SAP SuccessFactors suite
  • SAP S/4HANA HR (Payroll, Time Management)
  • SAP Fiori / UX strategy
  • SAP BW / Analytics (HR reporting)
• Strong integration experience with:
  • SAP BTP Integration Suite (CPI)
  • APIs, middleware, and hybrid architectures

Certifications

• SAP Certified Application Associate – SuccessFactors
• SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP BTP / Integration
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification

EEO Statement

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