Sr. SAP HR Architect (HRIS)
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Job description
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., 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:
o SAP SuccessFactors (EC, Talent, Recruiting, Learning)
o SAP HCM (on-prem / hybrid)
o 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:
o SAP BTP Integration Suite (CPI)
o SAP PI/PO (legacy where applicable)
o APIs and event-driven architecture
- Enable seamless data exchange across:
o Finance (SAP S/4HANA)
o Procurement (Ariba)
o Identity & Access Management
o Third-party payroll and benefits systems
- Establish HR master data governance and harmonization strategy
Requirements
- 8-12+ years of SAP experience with strong HRIS architecture focus
- Proven experience in:
o SAP SuccessFactors implementations (EC required)
o SAP HCM and/or S/4HANA Payroll
o Large-scale global HR transformations
- Deep knowledge of:
o SAP SuccessFactors suite
o SAP S/4HANA HR (Payroll, Time Management)
o SAP Fiori / UX strategy
o SAP BW / Analytics (HR reporting)
- Strong integration experience with:
o SAP BTP Integration Suite (CPI)
o APIs, middleware, and hybrid architectures
Certifications
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SuccessFactors
- SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP BTP / Integration
- TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification