SAP HR Consultant

 

Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a SAP HR Consultant on a remote basis for an initial 10 month contract.

 

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* This role will be remote, with possible occasional travel.

 

* Candidates are required to be eligible for SC clearance.

We are seeking an experienced SAP HTR/HR with expertise in SAP S/4HANA Attendance/Absence Management, Attendance & Work Schedules, CATS, CTR (Consolidated Time Recording) and SuccessFactors integrations. The role requires a combination of deep functional capability with strong consulting soft skills, including the ability to run workshops, influence stakeholders, and produce clear and detailed functional specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheets)/CTR (Consolidated Time Recording)

* Configure CATS profiles, layouts, fields, approval workflows, and integration rules.

* Support timesheet-related processes across HR, Payroll, Controlling (CO), and Project Systems (PS).

* Lead solution testing, defect resolution, and deployment of enhanced timesheet functionality.

* Advise on timesheet governance, compliance, and user experience best practices.

 

2. SAP S/4HANA HR Attendance/Absence Management

* Analyse and interpret business requirements relating to employee absence processes.

* Configure key elements within HR Absence Management.

* Support the full lifecycle of absence processing: data entry, approvals, calculation, reporting, and troubleshooting.

* Provide subject matter expertise for solution design workshops, fit-gap analysis, and functional decision making.

3. SAP S/4HANA HR Attendance & Work Schedules

* Configure and maintain attendance types, validations, and recording processes.

* Build and optimise Work Schedule Rules, including daily/weekly schedules and shift models.

* Ensure accurate and compliant Time Evaluation processing for attendances, overtime, premiums, and exceptions.

4. SuccessFactors Integration

* Support design and configuration of integration flows between SAP Time Management and SuccessFactors (Time Tracking, Employee Central, Time Off, etc.).

* Handle troubleshooting and error resolution for integration issues.

Consulting & Delivery Skills

In addition to technical expertise, strong consulting capability is essential. The role requires the ability to communicate clearly, influence decisions, and guide stakeholders through complex process and system changes.

Soft Consulting Skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage confidently with HR, business, and IT stakeholders.

* Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for a non technical audience.

* Self starter mindset with a proactive approach to issue resolution and continuous improvement.

* Ability to operate effectively in a fast moving, regulated, or high stake environment.

Workshop Facilitation

* Lead workshops and process walkthroughs.

* Prepare clear and professional workshop materials (slides, process maps, decision logs).

* Drive stakeholder alignment and capture decisions, risks, and actions.

Documentation & Specification Writing

* Produce high quality Functional Specifications, configuration workbooks, process flows, and test cases.

* Work collaboratively with technical teams to ensure specifications are clear, testable, and aligned with architectural standards.

* Maintain accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle, supporting audit and compliance needs.