SAP SuccessFactors Technical Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP SuccessFactors & Payroll Technical Architect with proven expertise in SuccessFactors HXM, SAP Payroll (ECP / ECC), S / 4 HANA, Time Management, and Workforce Experience (Qualtrics XM or similar platforms). This role requires hands-on leadership in solution architecture, integrations, extensions, and compliance for a large-scale HR transformation program.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end technical architecture for SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Payroll (ECP / ECC), Time Tracking, and Workforce Experience solutions.

Design and manage integrations between SuccessFactors, Payroll, Time, Finance, and 3rd-party apps (Concur, Fieldglass, OpenText, Workforce systems) using SAP CPI, APIs, Integration Center, and middleware.

Define data models, extension strategy (BTP, Extension Center, IAS / IPS), and metadata framework (MDF).

Architect and support Payroll integrations including GL postings, ACH files, BSI Tax Factory, garnishments, benefits, and pension feeds.

Define and implement Time Management & Attendance solutions integrated with SuccessFactors and SAP Payroll.

Enable Workforce Experience management (Qualtrics XM or similar) including survey integration, feedback analytics, and HR action flows.

Develop and own Solution Architecture Documents, Integration Design Workbooks, Technical Design Documents, and Security Models.

Oversee data migration, cutover planning, and reconciliation for HR, payroll, and time data.

Ensure security, compliance, and audit readiness (GDPR, SOC, I-9, wage / hour rules, Davis-Bacon, etc.).

Provide technical leadership during SIT, UAT, performance testing, and payroll parallel runs.

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years in SAP HCM / HRIS, with 5+ years in SAP SuccessFactors architecture and technical leadership.

Strong technical expertise across SuccessFactors (Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, Learning, Compensation, Performance & Goals).

Proven experience with SAP Payroll (ECP / ECC) integrations, schemas, rules, BSI, benefits, garnishments, and compliance.

Hands-on experience with Time Management solutions integrated with Payroll and Workforce Management systems.

Experience with Workforce Experience / Qualtrics XM integration with SuccessFactors.

Strong knowledge of SAP BTP extensions, SAP CPI, APIs, Integration Center, MDF, IAS / IPS.

Deep understanding of RBPs, security, compliance, and audit frameworks.

Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

SAP SuccessFactors EC certification required; Payroll and Integration certifications a strong plus.