Solution Architect

Job Summary

SAP HR Technology Architect - Job Description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP HR Technology Architect to lead the architecture, transformation, and governance of enterprise HR technology landscapes. The role will be responsible for defining the HR technology roadmap across SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, Employee Central, Payroll, Workforce Management, Talent Solutions, and HR integrations, ensuring alignment with business strategy, employee experience, compliance, and digital transformation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the SAP HR technology architecture strategy across cloud and hybrid landscapes.
• Lead solution architecture for SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, Payroll, Workforce Management, Talent Management, and Learning solutions.
• Design scalable HR ecosystems integrating SAP and non-SAP platforms.
• Provide architecture governance for HR transformation, cloud migration, and modernization programs.
• Lead stakeholder workshops and translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Define integration architecture with Finance, Identity Management, Time Management, Payroll, and third-party HR applications.
• Ensure security, compliance, data privacy, and global HR process standardization.
• Mentor delivery teams and provide technical leadership across HR transformation initiatives.

Skill Requirements

SAP HR Domain

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
• SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management Suite
• SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals
• SAP SuccessFactors Learning Management
• SAP HCM / SAP ERP HCM
• SAP Payroll (Global / Country-Specific)
• Workforce Management Solutions (UKG, Legion, SAP WFM)

Architecture & Technology

• SAP HR Solution Architecture
• SAP SuccessFactors Architecture & Roadmap
• SAP Integration Suite / CPI
• SAP BTP & Extension Strategy
• Enterprise Integration Architecture
• HR Data & Master Data Architecture
• Cloud Transformation & Migration Strategy

Integration & Data

• Employee Central Integrations
• Payroll Integrations
• Time & Attendance Integrations
• Identity & Access Management
• API-Based HR Integrations
• HR Data Governance & Quality

Leadership & Governance

• Global Stakeholder Management
• Architecture Governance
• Transformation Program Leadership
• Solution Design Authority
• Vendor & Partner Management
• Executive Communication

Other Requirements

Good-to-Have Skills

• SAP SuccessFactors Compensation
• SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting
• SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding
• SAP Analytics Cloud (HR Analytics)
• SAP Datasphere
• SAP BTP Extensions
• AI & Digital Employee Experience Solutions
• ServiceNow HRSD
• Microsoft Viva Suite
• TOGAF Certification
• SAP SuccessFactors Certified Professional

Experience & Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP HR technology experience.
• 5+ years of architecture experience in SAP SuccessFactors and HR transformation programs.
• Proven experience delivering global HR technology implementations and modernization initiatives.
• Experience with large-scale HR transformation, cloud migration, and integration programs.
• Strong understanding of HR processes including Core HR, Payroll, Talent, Learning, Time Management, and Workforce Planning.

Must-Have Skill Classification (for Staffing)

Category

Skill

Priority

Core HR

SuccessFactors Employee Central

Critical

Payroll

SAP Payroll

Critical

Talent

Talent Management Suite

Critical

Workforce Management

UKG / Legion / SAP WFM

High

Integration

SAP CPI / Integration Suite

Critical

Architecture

SAP HR Solution Architecture

Critical

Architecture

SAP BTP & Cloud Strategy

High

Data

HR Data Governance & Integration

High

Leadership

Architecture Governance

High

Leadership

Global Stakeholder Management

High

Preferred Certifications

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
• SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management
• SAP Integration Suite (CPI)
• SAP BTP
• TOGAF
• SAFe / Agile Practitioner