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***Candidates local to Houston, TX with willingness and ability to be onsite as needed preferred***
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA HCM OM/PA/Benefits Functional Consultant to support a public sector client in its migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA using RISE with SAP Private Cloud. The consultant will be responsible for analyzing, designing, configuring, testing, and deploying SAP HCM solutions, with a primary focus on Organizational Management (OM), Personnel Administration (PA), and Benefits. This role requires a deep understanding of public sector HR processes, SAP best practices, and migration strategies to S/4HANA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the functional design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA HCM OM, PA, and Benefits modules.
• Assess the current SAP ECC HCM landscape and develop a comprehensive migration strategy to S/4HANA.
• Analyze business requirements, identify gaps, and provide expert recommendations for process improvements and system optimization.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure smooth data migration, integration, and system performance.
• Conduct workshops, gather functional requirements, and document business processes.
• Configure and customize SAP HCM functionalities in line with public sector HR policies and regulations.
• Support the implementation of SAP Best Practices and Public Sector-specific compliance requirements.
• Provide expertise in managing employee master data, payroll integration, and benefits administration in S/4HANA.
• Perform unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT) in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop training materials and provide knowledge transfer to HR and IT teams.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide post-go-live support for system stabilization.
• Stay updated on SAP S/4HANA HCM innovations and provide insights on future enhancements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 8+ years of SAP HCM experience, with at least 2 full lifecycle implementations in OM/PA/Benefits, preferably in the public sector.
• Proven experience in SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration projects, preferably using RISE with SAP Private Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of public sector HR processes, including organizational structures, personnel administration, and benefits policies.
• Hands-on experience in SAP HCM configuration, business process design, and integration with other SAP modules (e.g., Payroll, SuccessFactors, Finance).
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps for HR functions and modernized user experience in S/4HANA.
• Experience working with SAP Activate methodology and Agile project management approaches.
• Ability to write functional specifications for RICEFW objects and collaborate with technical teams.
• Knowledge of SuccessFactors Employee Central, integration with SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
• Understanding of HR reporting tools such as SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), or third-party solutions.
• Experience with security roles, authorizations, and data privacy compliance in public sector HR.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
• Transit Industry experience strongly preferred.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• SAP HCM or S/4HANA certification in OM/PA/Benefits preferred.