Senior Functional Configuration Consultant (SAP HR – Hire-to-Retire)
Description
LSI is an independent provider of SAP solutions, specifically catering to the Public Sector while also offering specialized skills in the media and entertainment industries. Leveraging deep expertise and cutting-edge technologies, LSI empowers organizations to modernize, allowing them to operate at the pace of today’s business landscape.
LSI excels at navigating the intricate challenges faced by public sector organizations. We collaborate with stakeholders to foster change and build the agile organizations of tomorrow, utilizing today’s technologies. Our cloud solution enables businesses to scale rapidly, lower overhead costs, and provide the flexibility that both employees and customers require.
Senior Functional Configuration Consultant – SAP HR (Hire-to-Retire)
Engagement Type: Contract (with potential for contract-to-hire) Work Model: Onshore, CONUS-based, Eastern Time support (Resource must be physically located within the continental United States and able to support Eastern Time business hours.)
Minimum Experience & Certifications
- 10+ years of SAP HCM functional experience
- 5+ years supporting SAP S/4HANA 1909 or higher
- 3+ years in an AMS / production support role (not implementation-only)
- SAP certification in one or more of the following:
- SAP Human Capital Management
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud (HR or related)
- SAP SuccessFactors (preferred but not required)
- Experience supporting public sector or regulated environments strongly preferred
SAP Skills
- Hands-on functional configuration and support of SAP S/4HANA HCM supporting Hire-to-Retire
- Deep expertise in Personnel Administration (PA), Organizational Management (OM), and Time Management
- Experience supporting Travel & Expense processes integrated with Finance
- Integration experience with payroll providers (e.g., ADP) and timekeeping systems
- Familiarity with the RISE with SAP operating model and SAP Cloud ALM
- Working knowledge of HR security roles, authorizations, and sensitive data controls
- Experience with Fiori-based HR processes and end-user support
Business Skills
- Strong understanding of HR operations in public-sector or compliance-driven organizations
- Ability to interpret HR policies, labor rules, and agency procedures into SAP configuration
- Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end HR cycles
- Ability to work closely with HR leadership, payroll, Finance, IT, and auditors
- Awareness of data privacy and regulatory requirements impacting HR systems
Consulting Skills
- Proven experience delivering AMS functional support, including incidents, service requests, and minor enhancements
- Strong root-cause analysis and issue resolution skills in a production environment
- Ability to maintain functional documentation, runbooks, and SOPs
- Experience supporting system transitions, upgrades, and post-migration stabilization
- Ability to apply clean core principles while meeting operational needs
Leadership Skills
- Serves as functional lead for Hire-to-Retire within the AMS team
- Acts as escalation point for complex HR functional issues
- Coordinates with SAP, Basis, Security, and Finance teams
- Supports transition and knowledge transfer from incumbent providers
- Mentors junior or offshore functional resources as needed
Personnel Development
- Coaches team members on SAP HR best practices and client-specific processes
- Contributes to reusable AMS assets and knowledge base
- Supports cross-training across Finance and Integration touchpoints
- Participates in continuous improvement and skills development initiatives
General Skills / Tasks
- Provide reliable onshore support during business-critical processing periods
- Participate in SLA tracking, service reviews, and audit support
- Assist with planning future upgrades and HR process optimizations
- Maintain high service quality in a regulated, mission-critical environment
LSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. LSI’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.