Hr Systems Product Line Analyst - Successfactors Compensation And Reward

NTT Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services organization is looking for an HR Systems Product Line Analyst skilled in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Rewards. The role entails leading product management through the complete lifecycle while ensuring stakeholder engagement and solution delivery. Candidates should possess deep functional knowledge, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the full lifecycle of compensation-related products.
• Proficient in implementing solutions for HR technology.
• Mentoring and managing a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve product vision and roadmap for Compensation and Rewards.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including enhancements and optimisations.
• Oversee implementation of SAP SuccessFactors modules.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and validate solutions.
• Lead a team to ensure effective product delivery.

Skills

Deep functional and technical knowledge of Compensation and Variable Pay modules

Experience with Integration Center, APIs, and SAP BTP

Collaboration skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job title

HR Systems Product Line Analyst - SuccessFactors Compensation and Reward

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline

November 09, 2025

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• The Product Line Analyst for SAP SuccessFactors Compensation & Rewards is a lead role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of compensation‑related products and services within the SAP SuccessFactors suite. This includes Compensation Planning, Variable Pay, and Reward & Recognition modules.
• The role combines deep domain expertise in HR technology with product management leadership to ensure solutions are market‑relevant, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Leadership – Define and evolve the product vision and roadmap for Compensation and Rewards offerings. Align product strategy with global HR and business objectives, ensuring relevance across geographies and market segments. Lead the analysis of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify product opportunities.
• Product Lifecycle Management – Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of the product portfolio, including enhancements, optimisations, and retirements. Define and manage the backlog of features and improvements based on client feedback, market shifts, and internal strategy. Establish and evaluate Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for new features or services to support go/no‑go decisions.
• Delivery & Execution – Oversee the configuration and implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay modules. Ensure technical feasibility, compliance, and scalability of solutions across business units. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, timely releases.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Partner with HR leaders, IT, finance, and external consultants to gather requirements and validate solutions. Communicate product strategy, updates, and performance metrics to senior stakeholders. Conduct win–loss reviews and analyse product performance across short, medium, and long‑term horizons.
• Team & Resource Management – Mentor a team of developers or service support specialists. Ensure appropriate resource allocation and capability development to support product delivery and innovation.

Knowledge and Attributes

• Deep functional and technical knowledge of the Compensation and Variable Pay modules, including configuration of templates, guidelines, eligibility rules, and pay components.
• Experience with Integration Center, APIs and SAP BTP, and CI / CD pipelines to automate data flows between SuccessFactors and other systems (e.g., payroll, finance).
• Ability to rapidly form and execute solutions to challenges.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on cross‑functional teamwork.
• Product‑orientated experience for a holistic view of driving business outcomes.
• SAP Certified Associate – Implementation Consultant: SAP SuccessFactors Variable Pay.
• Possesses strategic thinking skills with sound presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Extended problem analysis and solution formulation capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the technologies related to product areas.
• Extended understanding of the product’s functionality and capability.
• Displays an astute mind‑set with critical thinking ability.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or related field.
• SAP Certified Associate – Implementation Consultant: SAP SuccessFactors Variable Pay.
• Relevant certifications such as Scaled Agile and ITIL are beneficial.

Required experience

• Extended experience in a similar position, preferably gained within a global technology services organisation.
• Extended experience gained within the technology industry.
• Extended track record managing the implementation of new products or product lines.
• Human Resources jobs.