SAP HR - Senior HCM TIME Consultant

Job summary

Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP HCM Time Management solutions while ensuring seamless integration with payroll and other HR modules. Provide ongoing production support, conduct business process workshops, and drive continuous improvement initiatives for enterprise clients.

Job details

Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners and robust IBM technology, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. The ideal candidate is a seasoned SAP HCM Time Management professional with deep configuration expertise, strong consulting skills, and experience delivering complex time management solutions in large enterprise environments. They are comfortable leading workshops, solving complex business challenges, supporting production environments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your Role And Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP HCM Time Consultant to lead the design, configuration, implementation, and support of SAP HCM Time Management solutions. The successful candidate will bring strong functional expertise in time management processes, including scheduling, leave management, time evaluation and payroll integration. This role requires a combination of consulting experience, technical configuration skills, and the ability to partner with business stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Key Responsibilities Required technical and professional expertise Solution Design & Configuration Lead requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and business process workshops. Design, configure, and support SAP HCM Time Management solutions. Configure work schedules, holiday calendars, absence quotas, leave management, time evaluation rules, and time recording processes. Develop scalable solutions aligned with business requirements and industry best practices. Integration & Compliance Ensure seamless integration between SAP Time Management and related modules, including Payroll, Personnel Administration, Organizational Management, and Employee Central. Ensure compliance with labor laws, collective agreements, union requirements, and organizational policies. Support accurate payroll processing through effective time evaluation and validation. Support & Continuous Improvement Provide production support, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and minor enhancements. Analyze complex issues and develop sustainable solutions using structured problem-solving methodologies. Identify opportunities to improve business processes, automation, and system efficiency. Testing & Documentation Lead unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing activities. Support annual SAP HR Support Pack testing and upgrades. Develop and maintain functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and user guides. Stakeholder Engagement & Training Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to understand and address business needs. Provide knowledge transfer, training, and guidance to business users and support teams. Support project planning, deployment activities, and post-go-live stabilization. Reporting & Analytics Develop and support reporting related to attendance, absenteeism, overtime, leave balances, and workforce analytics. Provide insights and recommendations based on time management data. Required Qualifications Preferred technical and professional experience Minimum 5 years of hands-on SAP HCM Time Management configuration experience. Experience configuring: Time Evaluation Work Schedules Leave and Absence Management Holiday Calendars Overtime Rules Attendance and Time Recording Processes Experience integrating SAP Time Management with Payroll and other HR modules. Strong understanding of HR and workforce management processes. Experience supporting SAP HR Support Pack upgrades and system testing. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment. Preferred Qualifications Completion of at least 2 full lifecycle SAP HCM implementations. SAP HCM Time Management certification (HR200 or equivalent). Experience working within unionized environments and multiple collective agreements. Experience with SAP S/4HANA HCM, ECC Mini Master, or hybrid landscapes. Previous consulting experience. Project leadership, team leadership or project management experience. Education Associate degree, College Diploma, or equivalent experience required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Additional Requirements Eligible for Canadian Reliability Clearance. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and outcomes.

What you’ll do

Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP HCM Time Management solutions while ensuring seamless integration with payroll and other HR modules. Provide ongoing production support, conduct business process workshops, and drive continuous improvement initiatives for enterprise clients.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of hands-on SAP HCM Time Management configuration experience and strong functional expertise in time evaluation and scheduling. Candidates must possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in a consulting environment.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Configuration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SAP HCM
• Time Management
• Solution Design
• Configuration
• Payroll Integration
• Work Schedules
• Leave Management
• Time Evaluation
• Business Process Workshops
• Stakeholder Management
• Testing
• Documentation
• Production Support
• Troubleshooting
• Reporting
• Analytics

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Consulting
• Technology
• Software