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The Work
The SAP HCM/Payroll Functional Consultant will support the design, documentation, and testing of SAP custom development objects related to HR and payroll processes. This role begins with translating business and functional requirements into detailed functional design specifications for the technical team. As development progresses, the consultant will transition into functional testing, validating that custom-built solutions meet approved requirements, design logic, and end‑to‑end process expectations.
The consultant will partner closely with business stakeholders, functional SMEs, technical developers, and project leadership, ensuring full traceability between requirements, designs, and delivered functionality. This position requires strong analytical skills, deep SAP HCM/Payroll functional expertise, and the ability to clearly articulate system logic and expected behaviors.
Key Responsibilities:
Functional Design
Review business requirements, process documentation, and solution designs for custom development objects
Translate requirements into detailed functional design specifications, including business rules, calculations, data structures, validations, and error handling
Identify SAP HCM/Payroll configuration dependencies, data requirements, and integration touchpoints
Facilitate design walkthroughs and collaborate with functional and technical teams to resolve open questions
Provide clarifications to developers throughout the build phase
Maintain traceability between requirements, functional designs, and delivered objects
Functional Testing
Develop detailed test scenarios, test scripts, and test data aligned to approved functional designs
Execute functional testing and validate results against documented specifications
Validate calculations, business rules, data flows, error conditions, and exception handling
Document test results and maintain evidence for audit and traceability
Identify defects, collaborate with developers on expected behavior, retest fixes, and support regression testing
Support readiness and handoff activities for subsequent testing phases
Here’s what you need:
4+ years SAP HCM functional experience
Understanding of HR processes and SAP HCM data structures
Experience developing functional specifications for SAP custom developments
Experience designing and executing functional test cases for SAP solutions
Ability to translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical documentation
Understanding of SAP custom development object types (reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, workflows)
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance
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