Lead SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant (Contract)

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 3 Month(s)

Skills

Lead SAP SuccessFactors EC Consultant
Employee Central implementation
certification mandatory
full-lifecycle
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
SAP Certified Application Associate
Foundational HR
Core HR
HRdata

Job Details

Role: Lead SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant (Contract)

Engagement Type: Contract (C2C/W2-Contract/1099 Preferred)

Engagement : This will be a gig style project.

For Example: 200 hours work or 300 hours work in 2 to3 months. How much would you quote?

Location: 100% Remote (USA)

Rate: Open (Please specify your target hourly or project rate)

About the Role

We are looking for a certified and seasoned Lead Consultant to drive the implementation and optimization of the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central module for a key client. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role where you will be the functional expert guiding the project, making architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices are followed from discovery to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end Employee Central implementation,
  • acting as the primary functional architect and advisor to the client.
  • Conduct strategic workshops with senior stakeholders to define business requirements, processes, and future-state design.
  • Design and approve the overall EC solution architecture,
  • including foundational data models, integration points, and data migration strategy.
  • Lead the configuration team, providing guidance on complex Business Rules, Workflows, and UI adaptations.
  • Make critical decisions on best practices and resolve complex functional issues.
  • Oversee data integration design between EC and other SuccessFactors modules (PM, GM, Compensation) and/or third-party systems.
  • Manage testing phases (Unit, UAT), provide end-user training, and ensure a successful go-live and hyper-care support transition.

Mandatory Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience leading multiple, full-lifecycle SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central implementations.

MANDATORY CERTIFICATION:

  • SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (Required).
  • Additional certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Professional - Implementation) are a strong plus.
  • Proven leadership experience must have led a project team or been the primary functional lead on at least 2 projects.
  • Expert-level knowledge of EC Core, Position Management, Time Off, Time Tracking, and Role-Based Permissions (RBP).
  • Deep experience with integration technologies (CPI/SCP) and data migration methodologies.

Ideal Profile

  • Exceptional client-facing communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with both technical teams and executive leadership.
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Self-motivated, able to work 100% remotely and manage deliverables effectively with minimal supervision.

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover note specifying:

  1. Your SAP SuccessFactors certification number(s) for verification.
  2. Your availability and preferred contract rate.
  3. A brief summary of a similar lead EC project you delivered.
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