SAP SuccessFactors-Compensation

Blue Pearl PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

SAP certification support

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Senior Functional Consultant specializing in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation. This role entails leading the implementation of compensation processes, ensuring alignment with HR policies, and providing hands-on configuration expertise. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience and a strong understanding of compensation management. The position offers opportunities for professional development and exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Functional Consultant.
• Successfully delivered at least 4 full-cycle SAP SuccessFactors Compensation implementations.
• Strong understanding of compensation cycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation module.
• Deliver end-to-end consulting across core compensation functions.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation

Compensation Planning

Bonus Structures

Business Rules

Workflow Approvals

Functional Documentation

User Training

Interpersonal Skills

Agile Delivery Models

Education

SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP SuccessFactors Compensation

Latest Delta Certification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 07/16/2025

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Functional Consultant – SAP SuccessFactors Compensation to lead the implementation and optimization of global and local compensation processes within the SAP SuccessFactors suite. As part of a broader HR transformation program, the role will ensure compensation system design aligns with business strategy, HR policies, and operational requirements, while providing hands‑on configuration expertise and functional leadership across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation module.
• Deliver end‑to‑end consulting across core compensation functions, including:
  • Compensation Planning
  • Bonus and Incentive Plans
  • Eligibility Rules
  • Compensation Guidelines and Cycles
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to align system design with compensation policies and global HR strategies.
• Configure compensation templates, business rules, budgets, and workflow approvals.
• Integrate Compensation with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and relevant downstream HR systems.
• Produce high‑quality functional documentation, including business requirement documents, configuration specs, and test scripts.
• Support unit testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and training delivery to end users and HR teams.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation through regular Delta certifications and product updates.
• Advise on best practices for compensation planning in multi‑country and compliance‑driven environments.
• Provide input and solution design recommendations related to Variable Pay, where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Functional Consultant.
• Successfully delivered at least 4 full‑cycle SAP SuccessFactors Compensation implementations.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with:
  • Compensation Planning and Bonus Structures
  • Eligibility Rules and Budget Guidelines
  • Templates, business rules, and workflows
• Strong understanding of compensation cycle management and HR business alignment.
• Ability to gather and translate business requirements into scalable configuration solutions.
• Skilled in functional documentation, test support, and user training.

Certifications (Required)

• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP SuccessFactors Compensation
• Must also hold the latest Delta Certification to reflect knowledge of current releases and features.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to Variable Pay configuration and process integration.
• Experience working in global enterprise environments with diverse regulatory and compensation frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage across business and technical teams.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models and collaboration tools such as JIRA or Confluence.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a key functional stream in a strategic HR transformation initiative.
• Collaborative team culture and exposure to cutting‑edge SAP technologies.
• Ongoing professional development and SAP certification support.