Senior SAP Specialist - Payroll Solution Architecture

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Senior SAP Specialist focusing on Payroll Solution Architecture within an industry leader in Energy Technology. The specialist will be responsible for designing, developing, and customizing functionalities within SAP HCM modules, including Payroll, Personnel Administration, Time Management, Travel Management, Interfaces, and Organizational Management. They will act as the functional liaison between Operations, Business Process Leads, and the Applications Team, translating business needs into functional specifications. The role involves leading or contributing to HR projects, ensuring compliance with legal and HR-related requirements, and defining and executing development in SAP HR/HCM using technologies such as ABAP, Web Dynpro, Floor Plan Manager, Web Services, SAP Fiori, and UI5. Responsibilities also include analyzing, troubleshooting, and optimizing existing programs, managing day-to-day operational activities in SAP ECC for HR, automating routine tasks, and continuously assessing and improving systems and processes. Creating and maintaining technical documentation is also a key part of the role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of SAP HCM/HR configuration experience in Payroll, Employee data management, Organization Management, Tax and HR operations
• Experience in posting payroll to finance in SAP ECC and S/4
• Demonstrated understanding of US & Canada Payroll Processing Methodology.
• Experience in payroll schemas and Rules, Wage Types, Overpayment Functionality
• Knowledge of BSI tax factory configuration and maintenance.
• Knowledge of FICA limits, Tax Reporter, SAP Note/BSI TUB updates and Year End activities.
• Experience with Tax update bulletin application and testing.
• Experience with Garnishment configuration, benefits configuration and integration with payroll.
• Knowledge in direct deposit and check configurations
• Experience with integrating and interfacing third-party vendors with SAP.
• Experience with testing activities – Test scenario creation, defect triaging, support test execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related technical field.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to SuccessFactors and Human Experience Management.
• Experience with modern SAP technologies (Fiori, UI5)
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• High level of initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proactive in staying up to date with SAP and industry trends.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Self-motivated and able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in global ERP rollouts.
• Ability to identify and mitigate technical risks, with a solution-oriented approach.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and customizing functionalities within SAP HCM modules, including Payroll, Personnel Administration, Time Management, Travel Management, Interfaces, and Organizational Management.
• Serving as the functional liaison between Operations, Business Process Leads, and the Applications Team, translating business needs into functional specifications.
• Leading or contributing to the execution of both large and small HR projects, including compliance with legal and HR-related requirements.
• Defining and Executing development in SAP HR/HCM using technologies such as ABAP, Web Dynpro, Floor Plan Manager, Web Services, SAP Fiori, and UI5.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and optimizing existing programs and implement necessary enhancements.
• Managing day-to-day operational activities in SAP ECC for HR.
• Automating routine tasks by developing scripts and templates to streamline support and management operations.
• Continuously assessing and improving systems and processes based on user feedback and incident analysis.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including user manuals, training materials, and implementation guides.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
• Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior