SAP Senior Expert / HCM Application Specialist | SAP Senior Expert / Application Specialist HCM (w/m/d)

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Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Nov 25, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves taking technical responsibility for and independently developing the SAP HCM module, focusing on customizing, development of adjacent submodules, and implementing individual enhancements. The specialist will be responsible for the technical payroll process, ensuring compliance with legal and internal requirements, and analyzing technical challenges to develop sustainable solutions for stable system operation. A key part of the job includes active participation in major projects, such as the upgrade to S/4HANA, contributing expertise in technical implementation, data migration, and system integration. The ideal candidate will have extensive, long-term experience in SAP HCM module support, deep knowledge of customizing and proprietary development, and proficiency in SAP ABAP/ABAP Objects, alongside strong analytical skills in optimizing payroll processes and ensuring legal compliance.

Required Skills

Education

Completed Master's or Diploma degree in (Business) Informatics, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Long-term experience in SAP HCM module support
  • Deep understanding of SAP Customizing and proprietary development
  • Professional experience in analyzing and optimizing payroll processes
  • Professional experience in SAP project work (e.g., S/4HANA upgrade)
  • Professional experience in technical challenge analysis and solution development

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Identification with the values stipulated by the Deutsche Welle Law, including opposition to discrimination, racism, and anti-Semitism. Position is based in Bonn or Berlin.