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Senior SAP SuccessFactors Specialist – Employee Central, Compensation & HR Systems

Senior IT SuccessFactors Specialist

πŸ“ Location: Piscataway, New Jersey (Hybrid – scheduled WFH days)
πŸ’Ό Employment Type: Full-Time
πŸ“ˆ Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
πŸ•’ Experience Required: 5+ years
πŸŽ“ Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

πŸš€ 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.

πŸ”§ 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

βœ… Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s 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

⭐ 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)

🧠 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

🎯 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