Employee Central Advisor
The Woodlands, TX, US, 77380
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and solutions-oriented SuccessFactors Employee Central Advisor for functional support and optimization of SAP SuccessFactors across a wide range of modules. This role serves as a key liaison between HR, the Business, and IT requiring a unique blend of technical acumen and business insight to drive system improvements, troubleshoot issues, test updates, and deliver high-quality user experiences.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with multiple SuccessFactors modules, including Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, Goals, Performance Management, Compensation Planning, Talent Review, Succession Planning, Development, and Reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and system administrator for SAP SuccessFactors across multiple modules.
- Partner with HR leaders and IT to define business requirements and translate them into functional system solutions.
- Configure and optimize SuccessFactors modules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and HR processes.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for system issues, working closely with IT and system support to identify root causes and implement fixes.
- Perform and coordinate system testing, including regression, UAT, and release-related validations for new features and enhancements.
- Collaborate with IT, other business groups as well as and external vendors to manage integrations with other platforms (e.g., SAP ECC, S4, Fieldglass, BenefitFocus, Fidelity and ADP).
- Ensure data accuracy, governance, and compliance through audits, reporting, and best practices.
- Develop and maintain system documentation and support materials for end users.
- Design and deliver custom reports, dashboards, and analytics to support HR initiatives and business decision-making.
- Serve as a contributor on HR and cross-functional technology projects.
- Stay informed of SAP SuccessFactors roadmap updates and make recommendations for process improvements or new functionalities.
SuccessFactors Modules Supported:
- Core HR (Employee Central)
- Recruiting & Onboarding
- Goal Management & Performance Management
- Compensation Planning
- Talent Review & Succession Planning
- Employee Development
- Reporting & Analytics (Ad Hoc, Advanced, Story Reports)
Qualifications:
- 8 or more years relevant experience with bachelor’s degree; 12 or more years of experience without bachelor’s degree
Preferred Certifications:
- SAP SuccessFactors certifications in one or more modules (e.g., Employee Central, Recruiting, Performance & Goals, Compensation)
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong technical understanding of SuccessFactors configuration, security roles, workflows, and data structures.
- Skilled in gathering and analyzing business requirements and converting them into system specifications.
- Proficient in report building and data validation using SuccessFactors reporting tools.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across HR, IT, various Business groups and vendors.
Travel Requirements
The percentage of travel required for this position is 0-5%
Work Schedule:
This position follows a hybrid schedule working in-office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and working remote Wednesday and Friday. Monday-Thursday are 9 hours and Fridays are 4 hours
Nearest Major Market: Houston