About the role
For an international enterprise environment, we are looking for an experienced Senior HR IT / SAP HCM Solution & Integration Architect to support a global HR technology transformation and transition program.
The role combines HR application architecture, integration architecture, technical governance and hands-on SAP HCM expertise.
This is not a classic Payroll role and not a purely functional SAP HCM consulting position.
* Start: Mid-November 2026 * Duration: 6 months+ * Go-live: Planned for January / February 2027 * Contract: Freelance * Workload: 100% * Location: Remote * Language: English
We are specifically looking for a technically strong SAP HCM Solution / Integration Architect.
Profiles focused primarily on SAP Payroll, SuccessFactors Payroll or purely functional SAP HCM consulting without architecture and integration responsibility are not suitable for this assignment.
Tasks
* Design and further develop the global HR application and integration architecture * Act as technical lead and design authority for the implementation team * Design and review integrations between SAP HCM, S/4HANA, SuccessFactors and other enterprise systems * Work with SAP Integration Suite / CPI, APIs, OData, REST, SOAP and middleware technologies * Define architecture principles, technical standards, data flows and integration governance * Support security architecture, IAM, RBAC, segregation of duties and GDPR requirements * Support audit findings, test cycles, technical issue resolution and go-live preparation * Take over from the current consultant and support go-live, stabilization and ongoing technical ownership
Requirements
* Extensive experience in HR IT, SAP HCM, Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture * Strong SAP HCM background, ideally including Core HR, Personnel Administration and Organizational Management * Strong experience in Solution Architecture and Integration Architecture * Experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP SuccessFactors * Strong integration experience with SAP Integration Suite / CPI, APIs and middleware * Strong technical understanding beyond purely functional SAP HCM consulting * Experience with global / multi-country landscapes, security, IAM, roles and GDPR * Fluent English, strong stakeholder communication and experience leading technical teams
Nice-to-haves
* Business Object Repository * SAP Shared Memory * Carve-out or transition experience * Global SAP transformation programs * Application Operations * Post-go-live stabilization / hypercare * Experience in international corporate environments
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