SAP ECC HR Functional Consultant

Calleo; Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Calleo is seeking an experienced SAP ECC HR/HCM Functional Consultant for a six‑month contract to support the Enterprise Business Systems team. This hands‑on role focuses on configuration work rather than leadership, across PA, OM, Time (CATS), Payroll, and ESS/MSS modules.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years SAP HR/HCM project experience, strong Time Evaluation knowledge, and proven hands‑on configuration across SAP HR processes with solid integration understanding.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years SAP HR/HCM project experience, ECC 6.0 exposure.
• Hands-on configuration across SAP HR processes with deep integration knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP Time Evaluation and pay conditions in time schemas.
• Strong expertise in configuring SAP CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet).
• Experience documenting functional specifications and supporting testing cycles.

Responsibilities

• Design, configuration, and support of the SAP HR/HCM modules across the full lifecycle.
• Configuration of the functional solution aligned to business requirements.
• Maintain HR master data structures and organisational hierarchies.
• Prepare and maintain functional documentation, configuration guides, and test cases.

Job description

Role Summary

Our client, a well‑known Federal Government Agency, is looking for an experienced SAP ECC HR / HCM Functional Consultant for an initial six‑month contract to support an increased project workload for the Enterprise Business Systems team.

This is a hands‑on role, suitable for someone willing to roll their sleeves up and get into the functionality of the system. The current team is nearing max capacity and this role will be to support and deliver configuration work, rather than direct others to do the work.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Design, configuration, and support of the SAP HR/HCM modules including PA, OM, Time (particularly CATS), Payroll, and ESS/MSS across the full lifecycle such as solution design configuration, testing, cutover and post‑go‑live support.
• Configuration of the functional solution aligned to business requirements.
• Configuration, maintainance and updating HR master data structures, organisational hierarchies, and configuration settings.
• Preparing and maintaining functional documentation, configuration guides, process maps, test cases and training matter.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum of 8 years' SAP HR/HCM project experience, with strong ECC 6.0 exposure.
• Extensive working knowledge of SAP Time Evaluation, including configuration and maintenance of pay conditions in time schemas
• Strong expertise in configuring SAP CATS (Cross‑Application Time Sheet).
• Proven experience in hands‑on configuration across SAP HR processes, with deep knowledge of integration points.
• Experience in the development, maintenance and support across SAP HR/HCM modules.
• Experience documenting functional specifications and supporting testing cycles.
• Solid understanding of HR operations, legislation and compliance requirements.

While not essential, it would be highly advantageous if you also had experience in the following:

• Interpreting and implementing functional changes throughout a Enterprise Bargaining / Collective Bargaining Agreement process
• Experience working in complex Federal Government departments / agencies

Clearance Requirement

Please note that candidates must hold an active Baseline clearance at a minimum (with NV1 or higher preferred) to be eligible for this role. Unfortunately, due to time‑criticality requirements, candidates who do not hold an active clearance are ineligible for this position.

Contract Length

Until June 30, 2027, with possible extension options

Location

Must be able to work at least 2 days per week from the client's CBD offices in either Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.