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

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.

• 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

• 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.

• Familiarity with:

  • SAP Fiori apps

  • SAP SuccessFactors

  • OCR/ML technologies

  • RPA platforms (eg, UiPath, Automation Anywhere)

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

• 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.

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