SAP HR Functional Consultant

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in the UK is seeking an experienced SAP HR Functional Consultant to enhance HR processes through configuring SuccessFactors modules. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders, ensuring systems meet quality requirements, and providing ongoing support post-implementation. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in project management and Agile methodologies. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum and includes generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday increasing to 30

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing SuccessFactors solutions.
• Proven track record in leading and participating in end-to-end project cycles.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills.
• Experience working within Agile methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to identify pain points in HR processes and propose SAP-driven solutions.
• A foundational understanding of ABAP.
• Proficiency in creating test scripts and ensuring solutions meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand HR process requirements.
• Engage with business users to gather detailed functional requirements.
• Design and execute testing procedures to ensure system functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve functional issues encountered by users.
• Provide ongoing support for end-users during post-implementation.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations.
• Participate in Agile processes to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Implementing SuccessFactors solutions

End-to-end project cycles

Documentation and analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Interpersonal and communication skills

Identifying pain points in HR processes

ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming)

Creating test scripts

Job description

Job title SAP HR Functional Consultant Ref 41422 Division Digital Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 Salary Offering between £60,000 to £70,000 per annum depending on experience Job grade B Closing date 19/11/2025

As a SAP HR Functional Consultant, you will bring expertise in process analysis, process and system design, systems development, configuration, testing, implementation, and training.

You will support Projects and Product Teams to guide delivery, ensure solutions and specifications meet our quality requirements, and ultimately deliver the technology roadmap to support digital transformation. In addition, you will work closely with the Business Stakeholders to limit the customisation only to those that are differentiating and adopt best practice processes in those that are not.

What you’ll be doing as a SAP HR Functional Consultant

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand HR process requirements. Design and configure SuccessFactors modules, aligning the system with organisational needs while adhering to best practices.
• Engage with business users to gather detailed functional requirements, translating them into system configurations that enhance HR processes.
• Design and execute comprehensive testing procedures to ensure system functionality, data integrity, and compliance with requirements. Address any issues identified during testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve functional issues encountered by users, collaborating with technical teams, if necessary, to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Provide ongoing support for end-users during the post-implementation phase, addressing inquiries, issues, and feedback.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and user guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Participate in Agile processes, such as daily stand‑ups and sprint planning, to ensure the successful delivery of project tasks within the team.

What you should bring to the role

• Hands‑on experience implementing SuccessFactors solutions.
• Proven track record in leading and participating in end‑to‑end project cycles — from design through delivery.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex HR needs into effective system solutions.
• Experience working within Agile methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — a collaborative team player who listens, shares insights, and contributes to a positive project environment.
• Ability to identify pain points in HR processes and propose innovative, SAP‑driven solutions.
• A foundational understanding of ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming).
• Proficiency in creating test scripts, performing system testing, and ensuring solutions meet defined requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.