SAP SuccessFactors - Onboarding 2.0, Succession & Development

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client seeks a Senior Functional Consultant to lead SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 and Succession & Development within a broader HCM transformation program. You will drive functional design, configuration, and integration across HR systems, delivering end-to-end implementations and post-go-live support.

The role requires 3+ years in SAP SF, strong workshop facilitation, and stellar stakeholder management across global teams.

Qualifications

• SAP SF Onboarding 2.0 and Succession & Development modules expert.
• Experience in end‑to‑end SAP SF implementations within HCM projects.
• Strong documentation and client engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 and Succession & Development.
• Facilitate workshops, capture requirements, and develop functional specs and designs.
• Deliver full-cycle implementations, from blueprint through post‑go‑live support.
• Coordinate integrations with Recruiting, Employee Central, and Performance & Goals.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors

Onboarding 2.0

Succession & Development

Functional consulting

Workshop facilitation

Documentation

Stakeholder management

UAT coordination

Education

SAP Certified Application Associate - SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 (Delta)

SAP Certified Application Associate - SuccessFactors Succession & Development (Delta)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Functional Consultant specializing in SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 and Succession & Development to lead key streams of a broader Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation program. This role will be responsible for delivering full-cycle implementation, functional solution design, configuration, and integration of these modules, ensuring alignment with HR best practices and organizational talent strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 and Succession & Development modules.
• Conduct workshops, capture business requirements, and develop comprehensive functional specifications and solution design documents.
• Deliver full-cycle implementation of both modules, from blueprint through to post-go-live support.
• Configure and support Onboarding 2.0, including:
  • New Hire Data Collection
  • Compliance Forms & Custom Panels
  • Offboarding and Process Flows
  • Business Rules, Process Triggers, and Role-Based Permissions (RBP)
• Configure and support Succession & Development, including:
  • Succession Planning, Talent Pools, Nominations, and Matrix Grids
  • Position-Based Succession, Career Paths, and Development Plans
• Ensure seamless integration of:
  • Onboarding 2.0 with Recruiting and Employee Central
  • Succession & Development with Performance & Goals
• Facilitate training sessions, UAT, and knowledge transfer to HR teams and end users.
• Provide post-go-live support, issue resolution, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, and project stakeholders to ensure solution adoption and business alignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Functional Consultant for SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 and Succession & Development.
• Successfully completed at least 4 full-cycle implementations covering both modules.
• Strong hands-on configuration experience in:
  • Onboarding 2.0: Process Flows, Compliance Forms, Custom Panels, Role-Based Permissions, and Business Rules
  • Succession & Development: Talent Pools, Matrix Grids, Nominations, Career Pathing, and Development Planning
• Proficient in system integration with Recruiting, Employee Central, Performance & Goals.
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation and lead client engagements.

Certifications (Required)

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 (with current Delta certification)
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SuccessFactors Succession & Development (with current Delta certification)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to work in dynamic, global project environments
• Comfortable with agile delivery and collaborative tools such as JIRA or Confluence