Senior SAP HCM Consultant

Paracon; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Paracon is seeking a Systems Configuration & Business Analyst in Johannesburg to configure and optimize enterprise platforms, including SAP HR and Deel Local Payroll. The role blends business analysis, system design, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will translate business needs into technical specs, manage governance, and drive continuous improvement across HR/payroll environments. A relevant IT degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in System Configuration, Business Analysis, Solution Design, and Testing & QA.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; stakeholder management experience.

Aufgaben

• Configure enterprise systems in line with business rules, policies and compliance.
• Gather, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Design end-user focused system and process solutions with scalable designs.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.
• Investigate issues, propose practical improvements, and drive governance.

Kenntnisse

System Configuration

Business Analysis

Solution Design

Process Mapping

Testing & QA

Stakeholder Management

Technical Translation

Governance

Ausbildung

Degree or Diploma in IT/IS/CS

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about translating business requirements into smart, user-friendly system solutions? Do you enjoy configuring enterprise systems, solving complex business challenges, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes?

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Systems Configuration & Business Analyst to play a key role in configuring, designing, testing, and optimizing enterprise platforms, including SAP HR and Deel Local Payroll environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives at the intersection of business analysis, system configuration, solution design, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

System Configuration

• Configure enterprise systems in accordance with business rules, policies, compliance requirements, and operational needs.
• Ensure system functionality aligns with organizational objectives and delivers an exceptional user experience.
• Maintain configuration standards and governance controls across system environments.

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Engage with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Assess existing business processes and identify opportunities for optimization and automation.
• Capture and translate business needs into practical system solutions.

Solution Design

• Design end-user focused system and process solutions.
• Create functional specifications and process flows that support business objectives.
• Ensure solution designs are scalable, efficient, and aligned with best practices.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.
• Facilitate Functional Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and defect management.
• Ensure solutions meet business requirements and quality standards before deployment.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate system issues and identify root causes.
• Recommend and implement practical solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across business processes and systems.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate workshops, requirement sessions, and solution design discussions with business and technical teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor between business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Build strong relationships across multiple functions and departments.

Technical Translation & Governance

• Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications for developers and vendors.
• Ensure system configuration and design adhere to governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support system documentation, process mapping, and change management activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in:
• System Configuration
• Business Analysis
• Solution Design
• Process Mapping
• Testing & Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Management
• Strong understanding of business processes and enterprise systems.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

Highly Advantageous

• Deel Local Payroll experience.
• Experience within HR, Payroll, Human Capital Management (HCM), or workforce management environments.
• Exposure to enterprise application implementation and optimization projects.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, and best-practice frameworks.