SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant

Methodius Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory Pension

22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays

Job summary

Methodius Ltd is seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant to join our IT Service Delivery team in Dublin. This role involves configuration, implementation, and support of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, ensuring effective solutions for business stakeholders and HR teams.

The ideal candidate will lead workshops, manage configurations, and provide expert guidance on best practices. Enjoy a hybrid working model with benefits such as an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and a continuous learning program.

Qualifications

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Certification.
• Minimum of 2–3 full lifecycle Employee Central implementations.
• Strong experience with Employee Central Time Off configuration.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops to gather business requirements.
• Configure and support SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Manage Employee Central configuration including Business Rules and Workflows.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Certification

Employee Central implementations

Time Off and absence management configuration

Foundation Objects and MDF Objects

Data migration and data validation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant to join my client’s high-performing IT Service Delivery team. This role will be responsible for the configuration, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, including Time Off, Role-Based Permissions (RBP), IAS/IPS, reporting, and integrations.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, HR teams, and technical teams to deliver scalable and efficient SuccessFactors solutions, supporting both ongoing operations and strategic transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workshops and stakeholder discussions to gather business requirements and define solution designs.
• Configure and support SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Time Off, RBP, IAS/IPS, and reporting solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain security procedures and system access management across SAP SuccessFactors modules.
• Manage Employee Central configuration, including Foundation Objects, MDF Objects, Data Models, Business Rules, Workflows, and Alerts.
• Configure Position Management, Position-to-Job Synchronisation, Position Org Charts, and automated code generation.
• Develop and maintain custom hire templates, employee data structures, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Lead end-to-end testing activities, including coordination with third-party vendors and business stakeholders.
• Support data migration, cutover planning, deployment activities, and post-go-live support.
• Configure and maintain role-based permissions, country-specific security models, and compliance requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on Employee Central best practices, process improvements, and solution optimisation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Certification.
• Minimum of 2–3 full lifecycle Employee Central implementations as a lead or core consultant.
• Strong experience with Employee Central Time Off and absence management configuration.
• Expertise in Foundation Objects, MDF Objects, HRIS Elements, HRIS Sync Mapping, and Provisioning.
• Experience configuring Workflows, Business Rules, Alerts, Custom Notifications, and Document Generation.
• Strong knowledge of Event Reason Derivation and Employee Data Management.
• Experience with Global Assignments and Concurrent Employment.
• Hands-on experience with data migration, data validation, and employee master data management.
• Experience with cutover planning, deployment activities, and post-implementation support.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and workshop facilitation skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience developing test strategies, UAT plans, SIT plans, project plans, BPML documentation, and WBS structures.
• Knowledge of system integration testing, test script creation, execution, and defect management.
• Experience with Theme Manager, homepage customisation, and People Profile configuration.
• Knowledge of Configuration Transport Centre, instance refreshes, and release management processes.
• Experience configuring IAS/IPS, Azure Active Directory integration, IAM, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Strong reporting expertise, including Story Reports, Ad Hoc Reports, and Canvas Reports.
• Experience integrating SuccessFactors with SAP S/4HANA.
• Knowledge of Job Profile Builder, Skills, and Competencies frameworks.
• Understanding of SuccessFactors Talent Management modules, including Recruiting, Onboarding, Learning, Performance & Goals, and Compensation.
• Experience with Integration Center, SAP CPI integrations, and third-party vendor integrations.
• Knowledge of LMS–Employee Central integrations.
• Experience working with Jira and Agile delivery methodologies.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You will be comfortable leading workshops, translating business requirements into effective solutions, and delivering high-quality outcomes in complex SAP SuccessFactors environments.

If you are passionate about SAP SuccessFactors and enjoy working on impactful HR transformation initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary dependent on candidate experience. Benefits: Annual Bonus Scheme. Contributory Pension. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Programme. 22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays. Relocation package. Continuous Learning & Development. Access to extensive training & certification resources. Lunch & Learn sessions. Additional perks including company discounts, on-site parking, and bike-to-work scheme

Based in Dublin. Hybrid (1-2 days onsite per Month). Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland/EU.

For more information, please contact David Coyle at 01 635 1748 or email [e-mail]