Senior IT SuccessFactors Specialist
The Recruiter's Corner$106k-$150k / yr
About the role
In this hybrid role, lead hands-on design, configuration, and support for SAP SuccessFactors, focused on Employee Central, Compensation, and Variable Pay for global Total Rewards programs. Translate business needs into systems, coordinate HR, IT, vendors, and offshore teams, and handle automation, security, troubleshooting, governance, and SOX controls. Requires 5+ years in HR technology or SuccessFactors, a bachelor’s in Engineering or Science, up to 10% travel, and no visa sponsorship.
This role sits at the intersection of HR strategy and enterprise technology, shaping how compensation, rewards, and recognition programs operate at global scale. You will lead the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of SAP SuccessFactors solutions that directly impact how employees are rewarded. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who can translate business needs into working systems.
Why This Role Exists
As the organization continues to scale globally, the complexity of compensation and rewards programs has increased. This role exists to ensure those programs are supported by reliable, well-designed technology. You will help modernize HR systems, introduce automation, and improve how Total Rewards programs are delivered across regions.
Who This Role Is For
- You have built and configured SAP SuccessFactors solutions and understand how HR systems operate in practice, not just in theory
- You are comfortable owning both the technical solution and the business conversation behind it
- You can translate ambiguous requirements into structured, working systems
- You have experience working across global teams, including offshore development partners
- You are hands-on and accountable, not just overseeing delivery but contributing directly to it
- You are comfortable operating in environments where priorities shift and systems evolve
What You’ll Own and Impact
- Lead the design and configuration of SAP SuccessFactors, with a focus on Employee Central, Compensation, and Variable Pay
- Translate Total Rewards business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Drive implementation and ongoing support of HR systems to improve efficiency and productivity
- Introduce automation and artificial intelligence capabilities where appropriate
- Lead coordination across HR, IT, vendors, and external partners to deliver system enhancements
- Oversee security and architecture reviews to ensure compliance and system integrity
- Manage project delivery across global teams, including offshore development resources
- Maintain system performance through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
- Ensure adherence to governance, documentation, and compliance requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls
What You Bring
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science
- 5+ years of relevant experience in HR technology or SuccessFactors
- Deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors, especially Employee Central
- Hands-on experience with system configuration and development
Preferred:
- Experience with compensation and variable pay modules
- SuccessFactors certification (Compensation and/or Variable Pay)
- Experience with Business Rules configuration and SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Why You’d Want This Role
- Direct ownership of globally impactful HR systems
- Exposure to complex, enterprise-scale compensation and rewards programs
- Opportunity to influence how technology supports workforce strategy
- Work across regions and collaborate with diverse global teams
- A hands-on role where your technical decisions directly shape outcomes
Logistics
- Location: Piscataway, New Jersey (Hybrid)
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Compensation
$106,400 – $150,000 USD
Additional eligibility for bonuses and long-term incentives based on role and performance.