Senior SAP HR Functional Analyst

I am hiring Senior SAP Human Resources Functional Analyst on a 8-month contract on behalf of a well-established organization in Calgary.

Candidates based outside of Calgary can work remotely with occasional trips to Calgary

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Role summar

y:
T he Senior SAP Human Resources Functional Anal yst is a functional specialist responsible for designing, validating, and enabling SAP S/4HANA–based HR processes that align business objectives with SAP standard capabilities. The role acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring end‑to‑end HR processes are fit‑for‑purpose, scalable, and aligned with clean‑core principles. This role should also have strengths and deep familiarity with other key integrated SAP platforms like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Fieldglass and how they interact with the S/4HANA Co

re.
Top 3 outco

1. mes:
   Fit‑to‑Standard, Business‑Ready Human Resources Design Including Key Integration Efficiencies Identified between SAP HR and Wo
2. rkdayReduced Delivery Risk and Scope Uncertainty Through Strong Functional Gover
3. nanceBusiness Adoption and Day‑One Operational Read

iness
Key Decisions for this role would in

• clude:
  Decide which Human Resources processes follow SAP S/4HANA standard and which require justified deviation due to regulatory, risk, or strategic business requir
• ements.Integration optimization and harmonization possibi
• lities.How functional gaps are addressed (standard extensions vs c
• ustom).Confirm and validate final design alignment for end‑to‑end processes and how processes integrate with upstream and downstream s
• ystems.Requirements and scop
• e mgmt.Establish clear, minimum readiness standards for Human Resources go‑live (data quality, test completion, cutover and integration readiness, operational support m

odels).
Key Interfaces & Interface

Purpose
IS SAP Technical Delivery Team - Technical requirements for HR solutions and troubleshootin

g/supportIS SAP Security and Governance Team - Security and Governance requirements for HR solutions and troubleshootin

g/supportHuman Resources Project Team - Collect and refine requirements, testing and deployment readiness coordination (Dev,

QA, Prod)HR IS and Human Resources Business Areas - Confirm and coordinate requirements, testing and solution

deliveryCybersecurity Team - Cybersecurity governance, input an

d support
Respon

sibilities
Functional Design & SAP

• Enablement :Guide the design and validation of SAP S/4HANA Human Resource s processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and SAP standard ca
• pabiliti es.Provide functional oversight a nd guidance for assigned Human Resource domains in the SAP landscape, translating business requirements into fit‑to‑standard S
• AP designs.Identify process inefficiencies and recommend SAP‑enabled i mprovements that support simplification, standardization, and

automation.
Fit‑to‑Standard & Clean Cor

• e Execution:Facilita te and lead fit‑to‑standa rd workshops, confirming where SAP standard is adopted and documenting justified
• deviations.Evaluate functional gaps and recommend appropriate solutions (configuration, standard extensions, or governed customizations) in ali gnment with Clean Cor e
• principles.Ensure Human Resources des igns remain upgrade‑safe, scalable, and support long‑term

operability.
Cross‑Functional & Integration C

• ollaboration:Collaborate with project functional and technical tea ms to ensure end‑to‑end proc e
• ss alignment.Validate and confirm Human Resources integration requirements with upstream and downstream systems (e.g. SAP HR, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Fieldglass and analytic
• s platforms).Partner with the system integrator to review and approve functional designs and ensure qual

ity delivery.
Governance, Scope & Ri

• sk Manag ement:Support functional d ecision‑making within SAP Plus governance, escalating decisions as required based on scope, risk, or cross‑func
• tional impact.Manage H uman Resource requirements and scope clarity and boundaries, helping to reduce delivery risk, late design changes and funct

ional impacts.
Testing, Data & Deploy

• ment Readiness:Defi ne and support functional test scenarios to ensure coverage of real‑world Human Resources operations across key systems like SAP
• HR and Workday.Validate H uman Resources master and transactional data readiness, working with data owners to address quality issues to include data integrity, testing completion, and cutove

r preparedness.
Business Adoption &a

• mp; Sustainmen t:Contribute to training and change enabl ement activities to support adoption of new Human Resources proc
• esses and tools.Act as a trusted advisor during transition to operation s, supporting a stable day‑one go‑live and post‑go‑liv

e stabilization.
Qualifications &

; Skills Required
Core SAP & Human Re

• sources Expertise:Deep functi onal expertise in SAP S/4HA NA Human Resources, with specialization in the following areas: SAP HR integration with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HR integration with Fieldglass and SAP
• HR Data analytics.Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Human R esources processes, including pay, compensation, time management and worker lifecycle
• (hire to retire).Hands‑on experience designing and validating SAP solutions in ERP transformation or mode r

nization programs.
S/4HANA & Cle

• an Core Capability:Prove n ability to apply fit‑to‑standard and cl ean core principles, minimizing customization and supporting long‑term
• SAP upgradeability.Experience evaluating and approving functional gaps, extensions, and custom developments within str
• uctured governance.Working knowledge of integrated SAP platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Fieldglass and related Human Resources ecosystem systems (Workday, HR Data Analytics) and how they int

eract with S/4HANA.
Functional Governance &a

• mp; Delivery Skills:Strong experience guiding fit‑t o‑standard workshops, requirement validation, and functional design across complex, cross‑fu
• nctional landscapes.Ability to translate busin ess objectives into clear, implementabl e functional designs for system integrators
• and technical teams.Experience supporting functional testing, data validation, cutover planning, and go‑live readiness for Human

Resources processes.
Data, Analytics & I

• ntegration Awareness:So lid understanding of master data a nd transactional data critical to Human Resources operations (pay, compensation, time managemen
• t, worker lifecycle).Familiarity with SAP reporting and analytics approaches, including embedded analytics, BDC, or integrated
• reporting landscapes.Strong awareness of upstream and downstream system integrations and their impact on end‑to‑e

nd process execution.
Professional &

• Interpersonal Skills:Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence business, technical, and
• leadership audiences.Demonstrated ability to work effectively w ith system integrators and cross‑functi
• onal enterprise teams.Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills within structured governance and
• regulatory frameworks.Ability to balance delivery speed, risk management, and business value realizat

ion in large programs.
Edu

• cation & Experience
  University degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline (or
• equivalent experience).8+ years of SAP Hu man Resources experience, including participation in at least one major ERP implementation or transformation and substantial IS Support and E
• nhancement related work.Human Resources or SAP and Workday certifications (e.g. SAP HC M Core, SAP HCM Payroll, Workday HCM Core, Workday Pro HCM, SAP Success Factors Employee Central
• ) are considered assets.Testing or deliver y cer ti fic at ions (e.g., ISTQB, PMP, Agile/Scrum)