SAP SF Compensation - Lead Consultant

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY: Owns end-to-end module delivery, leads client workshops, drives solution architecture decisions, develops junior talent, and ensures project quality and timely delivery. Carries mandatory team leadership accountability.

KEY TASKS:

- Project Leadership - Manage full lifecycle of SF implementations from initiation through go-live and support.

Lead module-specific workshops and align business requirements with system capabilities.

- Solution Architecture - Design cross-module integration processes and workflow customizations.

Provide expert guidance on configuration strategy and system optimization.

- Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as the primary consultant for senior client stakeholders.

Drive milestone sign-offs and manage escalations effectively.

- Team Leadership & Mentoring - Delegate and supervise junior consultant workstreams.

Mentor team members and support their HRIS certification journeys.

Conduct regular 1:1s and provide structured, actionable feedback.

Competencies Required:

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCY:

- Process Ownership – Leads end-to-end module or functional process delivery.

- Integration Oversight - Owns end-to-end integration validation and troubleshooting.

- QA Governance - Owns QA cycles; sets standards and review discipline.

- Project Reporting – Owns project reporting and drives transparency across stakeholders.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY:

- Leadership: Inspires confidence and drives team performance.

- Task Ownership: Takes initiative, flags risks, and ensures timely delivery.

- Consulting Skills: Guides clients through ambiguity and change.

- Problem Solving: Solves complex problems with strategic foresight.

- Stakeholder Management: Influences outcomes through strategic engagement.

- Escalation Management: Prevents escalations through proactive risk handling.

- Change Attitude: Drives change with positive mindset and resilience.

- Attention to Detail: Producing consistently high-quality work.

- Team Leadership: Drives team performance and alignment.

- Mentoring: Coaches peers and guides best practices.

- People Development: Gives structured feedback and supports growth.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE + SKILLS)

- Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.

- 7–10 years of HRIS experience; led at least 5 end-to-end implementations.

- Strong leadership, client management, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage competing priorities and guide cross-functional teams.

- Demonstrated people management and team development capability.

CERTIFICATIONS ▸ SAP SuccessFactors Certification (required)