SAP Hire to Retire (H2R) SME

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The work: This resource will serve as the primary Hire to Retire (H2R) Subject Matter Expert for S/4HANA implementations. This role is responsible for ensuring that the Human Capital and Payroll integration solution aligns with Client Financial Management Modernization (FMM) goals and DoD Human Resources standards. The SME serves as the bridge between HR Policy offices, Civilian/Military Personnel commands, and the technical S/4HANA team, ensuring that every labor dollar is accurately tracked, burdened, and reported against the Client Standard Line of Accounting (SLOA). The H2R SME is responsible for guiding the design of compliant personnel structures and labor-to-ledger integration.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in SAP HCM/SuccessFactors, with deep knowledge of Employee Central Payroll and integration with S/4HANA Finance/Funds Management
Subject Matter Expertise in Human Resources Operations, including familiarity with the Client Financial Management Policy Manual (FMPM) as it relates to labor
Proven track record in Federal/DoD ERP Implementations, specifically managing the complex "Time-to-Pay-to-Report" lifecycle
Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex labor distribution and personnel system designs to high-ranking Client officials (SES/Flag level)
US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
Must be eligible to obtain a government Secret Clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Client-specific HR interfaces (e.g., DCPDS, ATAAPS, and DCPS) Drive Audit Resolution, assisting stakeholders in identifying and remediating "Findings and Recommendations" (F&Rs) from Independent Public Accountants (IPAs) related to asset reporting
Strong understanding of Federal Payroll Regulations, including OPM standards and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) within a government context
Bachelor's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Advise on CLIENT Labor Distribution, architecting the integration between time-keeping systems and S/4HANA Finance to ensure labor costs flow accurately to the correct Fund, Functional Area, and Cost Center
Master Client-Specific Personnel Structures, ensuring the system supports the unique requirements of both Civilian (GS/SES/Wage Grade) and Military personnel within a unified financial environment
Govern Budgetary Labor Controls, ensuring that personnel actions and payroll obligations correctly interface with Funds Management (FM) to prevent over-obligation of personnel appropriations
Support Audit Readiness (FIAR), ensuring that labor records, time-and-attendance approvals, and payroll disbursements maintain a transparent audit trail for Client General Fund and Working Capital Fund audits
Lead "Fit-to-Standard" Workshops for CLIENT HR, translating Client-specific personnel business rules into modern SAP SuccessFactors or S/4HANA HCM processes while managing gaps related to federal OPM mandates
Oversee Integration with Client Personnel Systems, managing the functional design of interfaces between S/4HANA and external systems such as DCPDS (Civilian Personnel), MCTFS/NSIPS (Military Personnel), and ATAAPS/ERP Time (Time and Attendance)
Guide Burdening and Benefit Calculations, configuring complex cost-allocation logic to ensure Client-specific fringe rates and benefits are correctly applied to projects and cost objects
Execute Data Migration Strategy for Sensitive Data, overseeing the secure conversion of legacy Client personnel and payroll history into the S/4HANA environment while maintaining PII protections. Stakeholder Leadership
Serve as a Trusted Advisor to CLIENT HR Leadership, providing guidance on how S/4HANA and SuccessFactors can streamline "Onboarding-to-Pay" cycle times and reduce manual labor reconciliations
Mentor Functional Consultants, providing training on Client-specific labor jargon (e.g., FTE, Manpower, Direct vs. Reimbursable labor) and the specific needs of Client Systems Commands
Lead Change Management Efforts, advising the business on the impact of S/4HANA on existing Client civilian and military pay workflows