Senior IT SuccessFactors Specialist
π Location: Piscataway, New Jersey (Hybrid β scheduled WFH days)
πΌ Employment Type: Full-Time
π Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
π Experience Required: 5+ years
π Education: Bachelorβs Degree required
π Visa Sponsorship: Not available
π Overview
A global consumer-focused organization is seeking a Senior IT SuccessFactors Specialist to lead the design, configuration, and delivery of HR technology solutions, with a focus on Total Rewards, Compensation, and Recognition systems.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role combining technical development, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership across a global environment.
π§ Key Responsibilities
HR Technology & Solution Delivery
Design, configure, and support SAP SuccessFactors solutions, primarily:
Employee Central
Compensation
Variable Pay
Recognition & Rewards
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and system designs
Lead end-to-end delivery from design β build β deployment β support
Project Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Act as the central point of contact between:
HR teams (Total Rewards & Benefits)
IT and architecture teams
External vendors and consultants
Manage global projects across multiple geographies and offshore teams
Ensure timely delivery aligned to business priorities and SLAs
System Performance & Continuous Improvement
Maintain system performance, reliability, and scalability
Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvements
Identify opportunities to leverage:
Automation
AI-driven efficiencies
Security, Compliance & Governance
Support security and architecture reviews for new solutions
Ensure adherence to:
SOX controls
Internal audit and governance standards
Maintain documentation and compliance across all system changes
Integration & Technical Development
Configure Business Rules and support integrations (e.g., CPI exposure)
Collaborate with technical teams on system enhancements
Stay up to date with SuccessFactors innovations and best practices
β Required Qualifications
Bachelorβs degree in:
Engineering
Science
Or related field
5+ years of experience in:
SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central focus)
Strong hands-on experience in:
Configuration and system development
Proven ability to:
Translate business requirements into technical solutions
Work independently in a fast-paced environment
β Preferred Qualifications
SuccessFactors certifications (especially:
Compensation
Variable Pay)
Experience with:
Business Rules configuration
SAP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration)
PMP certification
Knowledge of HR processes (Total Rewards, Benefits, Compensation)
π§ Key Skills
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
High level of ownership and accountability
Adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs
π― Ideal Candidate
Hands-on SuccessFactors expert with strong Employee Central experience
Experience working in global, matrixed environments
Strong mix of technical delivery + business-facing capability
Proactive, solutions-driven mindset with ability to lead initiatives independently
