Senior Successfactors Specialist

Pertemps Contract; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Senior SuccessFactors Specialist to contribute to a major transformation project. The candidate will lead the optimization of HR and Finance processes on the SAP SuccessFactors platform. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with SuccessFactors, strong business analysis skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. This full-time, fixed-term role is based in Milton Keynes with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SAP SuccessFactors and its integration.
• Strong background in business analysis, preferably in SuccessFactors.
• Excellent data analysis skills to consolidate complex information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Position Management and Establishment Control.
• Translate complex business requirements into process solutions.
• Conduct data consolidation and cleansing to improve quality.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Position Management

Business analysis

Data analysis

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior SuccessFactors Specialist

Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)

Salary: £53,301 - £56,535

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term Contract

Duration: Until 31st July 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Role

The Open University (OU) is recruiting a Senior SuccessFactors Specialist to play a key role in a major transformation project. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of HR and Finance processes by embedding Establishment Control and optimising Position Management within the University's SAP SuccessFactors platform.

As part of a small, specialist project team, you will combine technical expertise, business analysis, and stakeholder engagement to deliver improvements that support efficiency, control, reporting, and forecasting. The role also includes some time-limited line management responsibilities within the project team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of Position Management and Establishment Control.
• Translate complex business requirements into system and process solutions.
• Conduct data consolidation, cleansing, and transformation to improve data quality.
• Facilitate workshops, user testing, and stakeholder engagement across HR and Finance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reporting.
• Manage aspects of testing and user adoption.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues within the project team.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Position Management and understanding of its integration with other modules.
• Strong background in business analysis, preferably within SuccessFactors implementations or optimisation projects.
• Excellent data analysis skills, with the ability to consolidate and interpret complex information.
• Experience working with agile methodologies (and waterfall where appropriate).
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, confident in leading workshops and stakeholder sessions.
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach with the ability to deliver under pressure.

Desirable

• SAP certification.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring others.

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation with a powerful mission: widening access to education and transforming lives. The Open University offers a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment, committed to diversity and equity.