SuccessFactors Architect (EC, ECP, Absences)

Next Ventures; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a SuccessFactors Architect (Employee Central, Payroll, Absences) for a contract role based in Birmingham. The role involves designing and implementing SAP SuccessFactors solutions, collaborating with teams to ensure alignment with business requirements. Strong expertise in Employee Central and Payroll is essential, with a focus on governance and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SAP SuccessFactors, specifically Employee Central and Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Absence Management processes.
• Experience leading architectural design for large-scale implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and solutioning of SAP SuccessFactors modules.
• Act as SME for SuccessFactors, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into architecture.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central

Employee Central Payroll

Absence Management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SuccessFactors Architect (Employee Central, Payroll, Absences)

Location: West Midlands, UK (On-site 4 days per week)

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Duration: 6 Months

Start Date: 3rd November 2025

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Day Rate: Open to discussion

We are seeking a highly skilled SuccessFactors Solution Architect with deep expertise in Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, and Absence Management to join a large-scale transformation programme based in Birmingham. This is a key role in the design and implementation of SAP SuccessFactors solutions, working closely with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and technical teams.

Core Skills

Strong functional and technical knowledge of:

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
• Employee Central Payroll
• Absence Management / Time Off

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and end-to-end solutioning of SAP SuccessFactors modules, particularly Employee Central, EC Payroll, and Absences.
• Act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for SuccessFactors within the programme, ensuring alignment to best practices and business requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to translate business requirements into robust SuccessFactors architecture and design.
• Oversee configuration, integration, and testing efforts related to EC, Payroll, and Absences.
• Ensure alignment with SAP roadmap and recommend innovative solutions to meet business objectives.
• Support data migration, interface development, and system integration planning.
• Work with change management teams to ensure smooth transition and adoption.
• Provide governance and quality assurance across the design and build phases.