SAP SuccessFactors Time Off Lead Consultant

About the Client Our client is a leading global IT and digital transformation services organization, supporting enterprises worldwide with technology consulting, cloud transformation, enterprise applications, and business process modernization. The organization works with large global clients across industries and delivers complex SAP and HR technology transformation programs.

Position Overview We are looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Time Off Lead Consultant with 10–15 years of overall SAP HCM/SuccessFactors experience, including 5–7+ years of strong hands-on experience in SAP SuccessFactors Time Off. The consultant will be responsible for leading end-to-end Time Off implementations, global rollouts, enhancements, integrations, and production support engagements. The role requires strong functional expertise in leave and absence management, Time Off configuration, business rules, accruals, workflows, permissions, and Employee Central integrations. The ideal candidate should be comfortable leading customer workshops, conducting solution design discussions, managing functional delivery, mentoring consultants, and working with global business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities SAP SuccessFactors Time Off Implementation Lead end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors Time Off implementation and rollout projects. Drive requirement gathering, business process analysis, fit-gap assessment, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable SuccessFactors Time Off solutions. Participate in global template design and country-specific rollouts. Lead enhancement and optimization initiatives for existing Time Off implementations. Time Off Configuration Configure and maintain SuccessFactors Time Off components, including: Time Profiles Time Types Time Account Types Time Account Rules Accrual Rules Eligibility Rules Posting Rules Period-End Processing Holiday Calendars Work Schedules Time Off Workflows Leave Request Processes Cancellation and Correction Processes Carry-forward and forfeiture rules Leave encashment and entitlement calculations Country-specific leave configurations

Business Rules & Workflow Design and configure complex SuccessFactors Business Rules for Time Off. Configure leave request, approval, cancellation, validation, and escalation workflows. Implement eligibility and entitlement logic based on employee attributes and organizational requirements. Configure automated accrual and account-processing logic. Troubleshoot complex business-rule and workflow issues. Integration & Technical Collaboration Work closely with Employee Central and integration teams to support Time Off integrations.

Support integrations with: SAP Employee Central SAP Payroll / Employee Central Payroll SAP CPI / Integration Suite Integration Center OData APIs

Third-party time and attendance applications Analyze integration issues and coordinate with technical teams for resolution. Prepare functional specifications for required technical developments. Support data migration and configuration transport activities.

Testing & Deployment Prepare test scenarios, test cases, and expected results. Conduct and coordinate: Unit Testing System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Regression Testing Production Validation Coordinate defect analysis and resolution. Support production deployment and post-go-live stabilization.

Stakeholder & Delivery Leadership Lead customer workshops and solution design sessions. Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, business process owners, and global stakeholders. Present solution recommendations and explain configuration decisions. Conduct fit-gap analysis and recommend SAP best-practice solutions. Manage functional deliverables within project timelines and quality standards. Mentor junior consultants and provide functional leadership. Work effectively within Agile and global delivery environments.

Production Support & Release Management Troubleshoot and resolve complex Time Off production issues. Perform root-cause analysis and recommend permanent corrective actions. Support service requests, incidents, enhancements, and change requests. Analyze quarterly SAP SuccessFactors releases and assess their impact on existing Time Off configurations. Recommend required configuration or process changes following SuccessFactors releases.

Compliance & Global HR Processes Configure Time Off solutions aligned with organizational leave policies. Support country-specific statutory leave requirements. Understand global leave and absence management practices. Ensure solutions are scalable across multiple countries and employee populations. Support HR digital transformation initiatives involving cloud-based HR solutions.

Mandatory Skills SAP SuccessFactors Time Off SuccessFactors Employee Central Time Off Configuration Time Profiles Time Types Time Account Types Time Account Rules Accrual Rules Eligibility Rules Posting Rules Holiday Calendars Work Schedules Business Rules Time Account Processes Leave & Absence Management Role-Based Permissions (RBP) Employee Central Integration SAP CPI Integration Center OData APIs Payroll Integration Data Migration Configuration Transport SIT/UAT Production Support

Required Experience 10–15 years of overall SAP HCM / SAP SuccessFactors experience. Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on SAP SuccessFactors Time Off experience. Strong experience in Time Off implementation, configuration, enhancement, rollout, and support. Proven experience leading functional delivery and working directly with business stakeholders. Experience with multiple SuccessFactors implementation or rollout projects. Strong understanding of leave and absence management processes. Experience working in global delivery environments.

Preferred Qualifications SAP SuccessFactors Time Management certification and/or Employee Central certification. Experience with multiple end-to-end implementations. Experience delivering global SuccessFactors rollouts. Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology. Experience supporting quarterly SuccessFactors releases. Understanding of country-specific leave policies and statutory requirements. Experience with Employee Central Payroll integration. Experience with SAP CPI / SAP Integration Suite. Exposure to People Analytics and Story Reporting. Experience integrating SuccessFactors with third-party time and attendance systems. Exposure to broader HR digital transformation initiatives.

Nice-to-Have Skills SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking Employee Central Payroll SAP CPI / Integration Suite People Analytics Story Reports / Story Reporting Third-Party Time & Attendance Integration HR Digital Transformation Cloud HR Solutions Global HR Process Transformation

Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Human Resources, or a related discipline. SAP SuccessFactors certifications are highly preferred.

Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent understanding of HR and leave management processes Strong stakeholder management skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to lead workshops and solution design discussions Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills Ability to work independently and lead functional teams Strong mentoring and team leadership capabilities Ability to work with geographically distributed/global teams Strong focus on quality, timelines, and customer satisfaction

What You Will Do As the SAP SuccessFactors Time Off Lead Consultant, you will play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-grade leave and absence management solutions. You will work closely with global HR and business stakeholders, lead functional delivery, drive best-practice adoption, and ensure successful implementation and ongoing optimization of SAP SuccessFactors Time Off. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SuccessFactors professional who wants to take ownership of complex global Time Off transformation programs and provide functional leadership across implementation, integration, rollout, and support engagements.

Experience: 10–15 Years Role: SAP SuccessFactors Time Off Lead Consultant Employment Type: Full-Time Work Environment: Global Delivery / Enterprise HR Transformation Client: Global IT & Digital Transformation Services Organization