SAP HCM Lead

SAP HCM Lead Consultant

Location : Remote from Europe (Occasional travel to Abu Dhabi)

Start Date : ASAP (1-month notice maximum)

Contract Duration : Minimum 12 months

Engagement Type : Contract / Freelance

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced SAP HCM Lead Consultant to join a major digital transformation programme within the public sector. This is a long-term engagement, offering the opportunity to lead the delivery of complex SAP HCM solutions and automation initiatives within a dynamic, enterprise-level environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with deep functional expertise, a strong understanding of automation technologies, and the ability to collaborate across HR, IT, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP HCM modules including :

Time Management

Payroll

Personnel Administration

Employee & Manager Self-Service

Deliver high-quality functional specifications and system configurations aligned with business requirements.

Drive automation use cases such as :

Auto-generation of work schedules & rotation plans

Payroll simulation and reconciliation

AI-powered onboarding workflows

Automated document generation and management

Conduct workshops with business stakeholders and gather functional / technical requirements.

Oversee system integration with third-party tools and ensure seamless interoperability.

Manage testing, training, and cut-over activities for successful go-lives.

Ensure data integrity across SAP and connected systems.

Support the roll out of AI, ML, RPA and OCR-based enhancements for :

Work-flow actor validation

Automated compliance tracking

Letter generation and template management

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of hands-on experience with SAP HCM as a functional consultant or solution lead.

Strong background in Time Management , Payroll , and Self-Service configurations.

Proven success delivering automation or AI-enhanced HR processes.

Experience integrating SAP HCM with external / third-party systems.

Ability to translate business goals into scalable SAP solutions.

Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

Able to lead functional teams and work cross-functionally in global environments.

Desirable Skills

Familiarity with : SAP Fiori apps

SAP SuccessFactors

OCR / ML technologies

RPA platforms (, UiPath, Automation Anywhere)

Experience working in public sector or large-scale HR transformation programs.

Other Details

Must be open to occasional travel to Abu Dhabi .

Candidates should be able to start immediately or within 4 weeks .

Excellent communication skills in English are essential.

Interested in learning more?

Apply today with your latest CV and we'll be in touch to discuss this opportunity further.

Reference

CR / 127179_1749461548

Date

9 Jun 2025