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SAP HCM Technical Architect

XCEL Engineering

United StatesOn-site

About the role

TL;DR

Lead hands-on SAP ABAP development for HR, Payroll, Pension Payroll, reporting, interfaces, and data solutions. You’ll troubleshoot complex payroll and pension issues, translate business needs into SAP designs, and guide technical work with functional teams and end users. The role requires 10 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoE security clearance.

Xcel Engineering seeks a highly experienced SAP HCM Technical Architect with extensive hands-on expertise in SAP ABAP development, Payroll, HR data management, Pension Payroll, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in SAP HCM, with the ability to design, develop, troubleshoot, and support complex SAP solutions that meet business and operational requirements.

Essential Functions

  • Serve as the technical architect and subject matter expert for SAP HCM, providing technical leadership and hands-on development support.
  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain SAP ABAP programs supporting HR, Payroll, Pension Payroll, and reporting functions.
  • Develop complex ABAP reports, custom programs, interfaces, enhancements, and data extraction solutions.
  • Provide technical support for SAP Payroll and Pension Payroll processes, including troubleshooting, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Work extensively with HR and Payroll data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and effective reporting.
  • Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and SAP solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to payroll processing, pension calculations, data integration, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with functional consultants, business analysts, and end users to develop and implement effective technical solutions.
  • Maintain technical documentation, development standards, and system architecture.
  • Communicate technical concepts, project updates, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Have to have SAP ABAP, HR Payroll
  • Good at communication

Basic Qualifications

  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoE security clearance.
  • B.S. degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar technical field.
  • Minimum 10 years of substantial progressive experience.
  • Significant hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development, with strong technical expertise in SAP HCM environments.
  • Extensive experience developing custom ABAP reports, programs, enhancements, and interfaces.
  • Demonstrated technical experience supporting SAP HR and Payroll systems.
  • Required experience with Pension Payroll, including the technical development, maintenance, and support of pension-related payroll processes.
  • Strong understanding of SAP HR and Payroll data structures, tables, and reporting requirements.
  • Experience developing and maintaining complex ABAP reporting solutions involving HR, Payroll, and Pension data.
  • Proven ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex SAP technical issues.
  • Experience translating functional and business requirements into effective technical solutions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, functional personnel, and business stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical leadership when necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience serving as an SAP HCM Technical Architect, Technical Lead, or Senior ABAP Developer.
  • Experience with SAP Payroll schemas, rules, and related technical configurations.
  • Experience supporting complex enterprise HR and Payroll environments.
  • Familiarity with SAP integrations, data conversions, and system enhancements.
  • Experience developing technical solutions for complex pension administration and reporting requirements.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

  • Inside office environment.
  • Working on a computer for long periods of time.
  • May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
  • The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.
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