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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HRIS Data Migration Specialist - **Company:** Entico - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** SAP Cloud, Unit Testing, Cyber Security, Data Cleansing, Data Conversion, Data Discovery, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Data Migration, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Transformation Services, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), IDoc, SAP ERP, Open Data Protocol, Performance Tuning, E2e Testing, Migration Manager, SuccessFactors, SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, SAP Human Resource Management Software, SAP R/3, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Data Processing, Data Lineage, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Data Selection - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7d298ab3121287bc ## About the Role Do you have experience in User acceptance testing?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 7+ years in data migration (at least 3+ in HR data), delivering complex, multi-system migrations at enterprise scale. * Proven experience in SAP HCM data migration projects, especially involving SF EC and S/4HANA. * Proven hands-on expertise with data migration tools (eg. Infoporter, Spinifex, DCM), SAP BIB, CPI, IDoc, and OData services. * SAP Certification in SuccessFactors EC and/or SAP Integration Suite. * Experience in hybrid SAP HCM landscapes and phased rollouts * You can express yourself fluently in Dutch, French and English (minimum B2 for all 3) * Min 3 days per week onsite EVALUATION CRITERIA * Knowledge of HR master data, organizational structures, and payroll-relevant data. * Knowledge of data mapping and transformation logic and techniques * Knowledge of SAP ECC HCM (e.g., PA/OM, Time, Payroll, Benefits) and data structures (infotypes, clusters), plus exposure to custom Z-tables. * Knowledge of SuccessFactors EC Datamodel, Object Types and data structures * Problem-solving capabilities Vaardigheden 7+ years in data migration (at least 3+ in HR data), delivering complex, multi-system migrations at enterprise scale. Experience in hybrid SAP HCM landscapes and phased rollouts Experience in hybrid SAP HCM landscapes and phased rollouts Min 3 days per week onsite (Brussels) Proven experience in SAP HCM data migration projects, especially involving SF EC and S/4HANA. Proven hands-on expertise with data migration tools (eg. Infoporter, Spinifex, DCM), SAP BIB, CPI, IDoc, and OData services. ## Description We are seeking a skilled HRIS Data Migration Specialist to lead the end-to-end migration of HR data from SAP R/3 HCM (PA/OM/Time/PY) to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and S/4HANA Time. This role is critical to ensuring data integrity, compliance, and operational, Migration Planning & Strategy * Define and document the data migration strategy & plan aligned with the SF EC and S/4HANA HCM rollout. * Establish data selection principles (what moves vs. what is archived/destroyed), aligned with legal, regulatory, works council, information security, and GDPR requirements. * Develop the data object inventory and field-level mapping specifications * Define archiving and defensible data destruction approaches for out-of-scope or redundant data, with audit trails and approvals. * Set up governance: RACI, decision rights, issue/risk management, status reporting, and executive-ready progress dashboards * Collaborate with HR & IT and business stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and dependencies. Data Discovery & Mapping * Inventory source systems (SAP ECC HCM and non-SAP), objects, infotypes, tables, and custom fields; determine target structures in SuccessFactors (e.g., Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding) and S/4HANA (e.g., Finance-related HR data, HCM compatibility or integrations as applicable). * Lead the data mapping and transformation logic definition, including value mapping, code translations, derived fields, joins, historical vs. current snapshots, and effective dating. * Produce mapping specifications and governed transformation rules (with version control) for all in-scope data sets. Data Extraction, Transformation & Loading (ETL) * Use data conversion tools, such as Spenifex, Data Conversion Manager or other to setup the data mapping, data comparison and load the data from the source to target systems. * Build repeatable, parameterized ETL/ELT pipelines for extract, cleanse, transform, and load. * Extract legacy data from SAP R/3 HCM modules (PA, OM, Time, Payroll). * Cleanse, transform, and map data to SuccessFactors EC and S/4HANA HCM structures. * Use SAP Business Integration Builder (BIB), SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) and data migration tools for replication and transformation. * Implement data quality rules, exception handling, logging, and reconciliation checks (e.g., counts/balances, hash totals, key field completeness). Mock Loads & Data Quality Uplift * Plan and run multiple mock loads (e.g., ML1-ML3) across environments; track defects, root causes, and trend improvements. * Drive data cleansing at source (with HR data owners) and within transformation layers; establish golden source decisions and survivorship rules for consolidated records. * Produce data quality scorecards and measurable KPIs (completeness, validity, uniqueness, consistency, timeliness). * Manage cutover dry-runs, timing simulations, and performance tuning for load windows. Testing & Controls * Define and execute E2E testing for migration objects: unit tests, SIT, UAT support, and parallel run/payroll impact checks where relevant. * Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and parallel runs to ensure data accuracy * Implement reconciliation and sign-off controls with business owners: pre-/post-load controls, sampled record validation, and audit evidence. * Ensure privacy-by-design and security-by-design throughout (masking in non-prod, least-privilege access, retention rules). Cutover & Hypercare * Build and execute the Cutover Plan for go-live, including freeze windows, sequencing, runbook, roles, checkpoints, back-out criteria, and communications. * Orchestrate go-live weekend activities, triage, and rapid defect resolution with functional and technical teams. * Deliver hypercare reconciliation, issue remediation, and handover to operations/support with documentation and knowledge transfer Documentation & Governance * Maintain comprehensive documentation of mappings, transformation logic, and data lineage. * Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal data governance policies ## Related Videos - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [A guide for effective talent acquisition and sustainable integration of international employees](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1081-a-guide-for-effective-talent-acquisition-and-sustainable-integration-of-international-employees) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) ## Related Articles - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany)