Seeking a Senior HRIS Consultant with deep SAP HR/HCM expertise to manage, optimize, and transform HR systems for a new South African branch of a French company. Responsibilities include system administration, implementation projects, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement. Requires 7-10+ years of HRIS experience, strong SAP HR module knowledge, and proven implementation skills. This is a fully remote position with flexibility across time zones, requiring self-sufficiency in work setup.
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Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills Required
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Job Description
A client of ours is looking for a Senior HRIS Consultant (SAP HR) for a French company launching a branch in South Africa.
Position Overview
The Senior HRIS Consultant (SAP HR) is responsible for the strategic management, optimization, and continuous improvement of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), with a primary focus on SAP HR (HCM). The role combines deep functional HR knowledge with technical SAP expertise to support HR operations, data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
This position partners closely with HR leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure that HR systems are aligned with organizational goals, compliant with regulatory requirements, and capable of delivering actionable workforce insights.
Key Responsibilities
HRIS Management & SAP HR System Administration
- Lead the configuration, maintenance, and support of SAP HR (HCM) modules (e.g., Personnel Administration, Organizational Management, Time Management, Payroll).
- Ensure system availability, performance, data integrity, and security.
- Manage system upgrades, patches, and enhancements in collaboration with IT teams.
- Oversee integrations between SAP HR and other enterprise systems (e.g., finance, payroll, recruitment platforms).
Implementation & Transformation Initiatives
- Drive end-to-end HRIS implementation projects, including requirement gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
- Lead SAP HR transformation initiatives, including migration to SAP SuccessFactors (if applicable).
- Act as the functional lead in system rollouts, upgrades, and digital HR transformation programs.
- Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
HR Data Analytics & Reporting
- Design and deliver HR dashboards, reports, and analytics using SAP reporting tools (e.g., SAP Query, SAP Analytics Cloud).
- Analyze workforce data to provide insights on talent management, workforce planning, attrition, and performance.
- Support data-driven decision-making across HR and executive leadership.
- Ensure data governance, quality, and compliance with POPIA/GDPR regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Business Support
- Partner with HR Business Partners to understand operational needs and translate them into system solutions.
- Provide expert-level SAP HR guidance and support to HR teams.
- Act as a liaison between HR and IT departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and user adoption initiatives.
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Process Improvement & Optimization
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate HR processes using SAP HR capabilities.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, user experience, and system functionality.
- Document and standardize HRIS processes, policies, and procedures.
- Implement best practices aligned with global HRIS standards.
Compliance, Risk & Governance
- Ensure HR systems comply with local and international labor laws and data protection regulations.
- Maintain audit readiness and support internal/external audits.
- Implement role-based access controls and data security measures.
- Contribute to IT and HR governance frameworks.
Minimum Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
Certifications
- SAP HCM / SAP HR Certification (*preferred*).
- Additional certifications (advantageous):
- Â SAP SuccessFactors
- Â HR Analytics / Data Analytics
- Â Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
Experience
- 7–10+ years of experience in HRIS, with strong SAP HR/HCM expertise.
- Proven experience in SAP HR implementations and support.
- Experience working in complex, multi-national environments (preferred).
- Demonstrated experience in HR data analytics and reporting.
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Technical Skills
- *Â Strong knowledge of SAP HR modules (PA, OM, Time Management, Payroll).
- * Experience with SAP SuccessFactors (advantageous).
- * Proficiency in SAP reporting tools and analytics platforms.
- * Understanding of system integrations (APIs, middleware).
- * Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards.
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- High attention to detail and quality assurance.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Digital Transformation Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
Work Environment
- Fully remote with flexibility across time zones.
- Collaboration with global teams and stakeholders.
- May require occasional travel depending on project needs.
Confirmation of remote setup: own laptop, stable internet connection, quiet office space, loadshedding backup plan.Â
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