SAP Human Capital Management Consultant

About the Role

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is seeking an SAP Human Capital Management Consultant for a contract position in Jeddah. This role involves supporting SAP HR and Payroll operations by translating business requirements into functional and technical solutions. The consultant will act as a liaison between HR users, payroll stakeholders, IT, and external vendors, delivering SAP HCM configurations, ABAP developments, and Neptune DXP applications from requirements analysis through implementation and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document HR and payroll requirements through workshops and discussions with business users.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and technical designs across Payroll (PY), Personnel Administration (PA), Organizational Management (OM), and Time Management (PT).
• Refine requests, propose practical solutions, and align scope and expectations with HR, payroll, IT, and external vendors.

SAP HCM Configuration and Support

• Configure payroll schemas, rules, wage types, and processing classes, and set up Payroll Control Center (PCC) processes, validation rules, and key performance indicators.
• Configure PA infotypes, personnel actions, and dynamic actions; maintain OM object structures, relationships, and evaluation paths.
• Configure time schemas, work schedules, attendance and absence types, and quotas.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and time evaluation issues, including integration with Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) and Bank Communication Management (BCM).

Development and Integration

• Design and develop ABAP reports, enhancements including BAdIs and user exits, function modules, and custom infotypes.
• Support interfaces with third-party systems, including SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Develop responsive Neptune DXP applications, including employee and manager self-service applications and reports, using SAPUI5 and JavaScript for the front end and ABAP for application classes, HCM data access, and business logic.

Testing and Delivery

• Prepare test cases, support user acceptance testing, resolve defects, and support go-live and post-implementation activities.
• Maintain functional specifications, technical documentation, and end-user guidance; support annual audit activities.
• Keep business users informed throughout design, build, testing, and support, and transfer knowledge to relevant teams.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in SAP Human Capital Management. The role requires a strong understanding of SAP HR and Payroll operations, along with proficiency in translating business requirements into technical solutions.