SAP SuccessFactors HRIS Manager - HR Systems

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments UAE seeks an experienced SAP SuccessFactors HRIS Manager to own and optimize the HR technology platform in Dubai. You will drive configuration, integrations, upgrades, data governance and reporting across Employee Central, LMS, and Recruiting modules.

The role combines hands‑on module ownership with stakeholder management, security administration, and continuous improvement to support HR processes, payroll interfaces, and workforce analytics in a fast‑growing real estate group.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SAP SuccessFactors experience required.
• Strong functional expertise across multiple SuccessFactors modules.
• Experience translating HR needs into system configurations.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP SuccessFactors across Employee Central, LMS, PMGM, Onboarding, Recruiting.
• Coordinate upgrades, new module implementations and integrations.
• Develop and maintain HR data structures, workflows and security configurations.
• Lead implementation projects and ensure post‑production support.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors

HR Systems Administration

Stakeholder management

System integrations

Tools

SAP Integration Suite

CPI

Smart Recruiters

Job description

SAP SuccessFactors HRIS Manager - HR Systems Job Snapshot

Role: SAP SuccessFactors HRIS Manager - HR Systems

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Real Estate

Function: HR Systems Administration

Experience: Hands‑on SAP SuccessFactors experience required

Job Type: Full‑time Position Overview SAP SuccessFactors HRIS Manager - HR Systems in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Real Estate opportunity for an experienced HR technology professional with strong functional expertise across SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Learning Management System, Performance and Goals Management, Onboarding, and Recruiting Management. Azizi Developments is hiring an HRIS Manager to lead platform administration, configuration, integrations, upgrades, data governance, reporting, and continuous improvement across its HR technology environment. The role combines hands‑on SuccessFactors functional ownership with stakeholder management, implementation leadership, security administration, business process optimization, user support, and integration management across payroll, recruitment, timekeeping, and other enterprise platforms.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Real Estate Function: HR Systems Administration Salary: 25000-40000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Role Context

The SAP SuccessFactors HRIS Manager is responsible for ensuring Azizi Developments ' HR technology platform remains reliable, secure, scalable, and aligned with evolving workforce requirements. The position acts as the functional owner of SuccessFactors and translates HR business needs into system configurations, workflows, permissions, integrations, reporting solutions, and process improvements. As the organization continues to expand, effective HR systems management is critical to maintaining accurate employee records, standardized processes, efficient recruitment and onboarding, reliable performance management, effective learning administration, and data‑driven workforce decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SAP SuccessFactors across Employee Central, Learning Management System, Performance and Goals Management, Onboarding, and Recruiting Management.
• Serve as the primary functional point of contact for SuccessFactors-related queries, incidents, enhancements, configuration requirements, and system improvements.
• Maintain accurate configuration of employee data structures, organizational hierarchies, workflows, business rules, and HR master data.
• Configure and administer role‑based permissions to ensure users receive appropriate system access.
• Monitor system security and protect sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Maintain data integrity across employee records, reporting relationships, organizational structures, and lifecycle transactions.
• Investigate data discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with relevant HR and system stakeholders.
• Review HR business processes and identify opportunities to simplify workflows through system improvements.
• Translate business requirements into practical SuccessFactors solutions.
• Configure workflows, business rules, fields, templates, notifications, and related functional settings.
• Lead SuccessFactors implementation and enhancement projects from requirements gathering through production deployment.
• Coordinate system upgrades, new module implementations, configuration changes, and functional enhancements.
• Develop implementation plans covering testing, user acceptance testing, cutover, go‑live, and post‑production support.
• Lead regression testing following SAP SuccessFactors release cycles.
• Evaluate new SAP functionality and recommend features that provide measurable business value.
• Manage integration requirements between SuccessFactors and payroll, timekeeping, recruitment, and other internal or third‑party platforms.
• Support implementation and integration of Smart Recruiters where required.
• Coordinate with technical teams on SAP Integration Suite, CPI, APIs, interfaces, and SuccessFactors integration tools.
• Monitor integration failures and work with relevant teams to resolve interface issues.
• Collaborate closely with HR teams to understand employee lifecycle, recruitment, learning, performance, onboarding, and workforce administration requirements.
• Work with IT teams to ensure infrastructure, security, integration, and technical dependencies are properly managed.
• Coordinate with implementation partners and vendors on project deliverables and support requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor service‑level agreement performance.
• Maintain functional specifications, configuration documentation, process maps, change records, and system procedures.
• Develop user guides and training materials for HR administrators, managers, and business users.
• Deliver system training and provide practical guidance on SuccessFactors functionality.
• Support HR administrators with troubleshooting complex system issues.
• Establish clear escalation routes for technical or vendor‑related incidents.
• Generate HR reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics from SuccessFactors.
• Work with HR leadership to define reporting requirements and improve workforce visibility.
• Validate report accuracy before information is distributed to management.
• Support data‑driven decision‑making through reliable system reporting and analytics.
• Maintain compliance with internal HR policies, data privacy requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations.
• Review system changes for potential security, privacy, or compliance impact.
• Maintain controlled documentation covering system releases, enhancements, testing evidence, and approvals.
• Monitor system performance and recommend preventive improvements where recurring issues are identified.
• Manage enhancement backlogs and prioritize requests according to business impact and urgency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across HR technology and employee processes.
• Maintain strong communication with stakeholders regarding planned changes, outages, releases, and system enhancements.

Ideal Profile

• Hands‑on functional experience with SAP SuccessFactors is mandatory.
• Strong practical expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Functional knowledge of Learning Management System.
• Functional knowledge of Performance and Goals Management.
• Functional knowledge of Onboarding.
• Functional knowledge of Recruiting Management.
• Experience configuring SuccessFactors workflows, business rules, and role‑based permissions.
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes and HR master data.
• Experience leading or supporting SuccessFactors implementations.
• Practical experience with system configuration, functional testing, user acceptance testing, and production support.
• Experience managing SuccessFactors upgrades and release‑related testing.
• Strong knowledge of HR system security and data integrity requirements.
• Experience integrating SuccessFactors with payroll, timekeeping, recruitment, or third‑party platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of Smart Recruiters is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SAP Integration Suite or CPI is preferred.
• Understanding of SuccessFactors integration tools, APIs, and interface concepts is beneficial.
• SAP SuccessFactors certification in one or more relevant modules is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder‑management skills across HR, IT, vendors, and business teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Strong documentation skills for functional requirements, processes, testing, and system changes.
• Able to manage multiple system initiatives and competing priorities.
• Capable of communicating technical HR system concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to confidentiality, security, accuracy, and control.

Skills Set

• SAP SuccessFactors
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
• SAP SuccessFactors LMS
• SAP SuccessFactors PMGM
• SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding
• SAP SuccessFactors RCM
• HR Systems Administration
• HRIS management
• HR technology
• Employee lifecycle management
• HR master data
• Business rules
• Workflows
• Role‑based permissions
• System configuration
• SuccessFactors implementation
• User acceptance testing
• Regression testing
• System upgrades
• Production support
• System enhancements
• Data integrity
• HR data security
• HR reporting
• Workforce analytics
• Dashboard reporting
• Smart Recruiters
• Payroll integrations
• Timekeeping integrations
• Recruitment integrations
• SAP Integration Suite
• SAP CPI
• SuccessFactors integrations
• Functional specifications
• Process documentation
• User training
• Vendor management
• Service‑level agreements
• Change management
• HR process improvement

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important HR technology platform within one of Dubai 's major private real estate developers. The role goes beyond system maintenance by combining configuration, implementation, integration, analytics, security, process improvement, and stakeholder leadership across the full employee lifecycle. For an experienced SAP SuccessFactors professional, Azizi Developments provides a fast‑moving Real Estate environment where HR technology can directly support workforce growth, operational efficiency, management reporting, and employee experience. The position also offers scope to deepen expertise across multiple SuccessFactors modules while influencing the future architecture of the organization 's HR systems.

About the Company

Azizi Developments is a Dubai‑based private real estate developer with a growing portfolio of residential, commercial, hospitality, and destination projects across the United Arab Emirates. Its corporate teams support the company 's continued expansion through functions including finance, human resources, marketing, legal, technology, and operations, with a strong focus on performance, transparency, innovation, and long‑term value creation.