For an international enterprise environment, we are looking for an experienced Senior HR IT / SAP HCM Solution & Integration Architect to support a global HR technology transformation and transition program.
The role combines HR application architecture, integration architecture, technical governance and hands-on SAP HCM expertise.
This is not a classic Payroll role and not a purely functional SAP HCM consulting position.
- Start: Mid-November 2026
- Duration: 6 months+
- Go-live: Planned for January / February 2027
- Contract: Freelance
- Workload: 100%
- Location: Remote
- Language: English
We are specifically looking for a technically strong SAP HCM Solution / Integration Architect.
Profiles focused primarily on SAP Payroll, SuccessFactors Payroll or purely functional SAP HCM consulting without architecture and integration responsibility are not suitable for this assignment.
Tasks
- Design and further develop the global HR application and integration architecture
- Act as technical lead and design authority for the implementation team
- Design and review integrations between SAP HCM, S/4HANA, SuccessFactors and other enterprise systems
- Work with SAP Integration Suite / CPI, APIs, OData, REST, SOAP and middleware technologies
- Define architecture principles, technical standards, data flows and integration governance
- Support security architecture, IAM, RBAC, segregation of duties and GDPR requirements
- Support audit findings, test cycles, technical issue resolution and go-live preparation
- Take over from the current consultant and support go-live, stabilization and ongoing technical ownership
Requirements
- Extensive experience in HR IT, SAP HCM, Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture
- Strong SAP HCM background, ideally including Core HR, Personnel Administration and Organizational Management
- Strong experience in Solution Architecture and Integration Architecture
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP SuccessFactors
- Strong integration experience with SAP Integration Suite / CPI, APIs and middleware
- Strong technical understanding beyond purely functional SAP HCM consulting
- Experience with global / multi-country landscapes, security, IAM, roles and GDPR
- Fluent English, strong stakeholder communication and experience leading technical teams
Nice-to-haves
- Business Object Repository
- SAP Shared Memory
- Carve-out or transition experience
- Global SAP transformation programs
- Application Operations
- Post-go-live stabilization / hypercare
- Experience in international corporate environments
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