Senior SAP HCM Solution & Integration Architect - Freelance

<p>For an international enterprise environment, we are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior HR IT / SAP HCM Solution & Integration Architect</strong> to support a global HR technology transformation and transition program.</p> <p>The role combines <strong>HR application architecture, integration architecture, technical governance and hands-on SAP HCM expertise</strong>.</p> <p>This is <strong>not a classic Payroll role</strong> and not a purely functional SAP HCM consulting position.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Start:</strong> Mid-November 2026</li> <li><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months+</li> <li><strong>Go-live:</strong> Planned for January / February 2027</li> <li><strong>Contract:</strong> Freelance</li> <li><strong>Workload:</strong> 100%</li> <li><strong>Location:</strong> Remote</li> <li><strong>Language:</strong> English</li> </ul> <p>We are specifically looking for a <strong>technically strong SAP HCM Solution / Integration Architect</strong>.</p> <p>Profiles focused primarily on <strong>SAP Payroll, SuccessFactors Payroll or purely functional SAP HCM consulting without architecture and integration responsibility</strong> are not suitable for this assignment.</p> <h2>Tasks</h2> <ul> <li>Design and further develop the global HR application and integration architecture</li> <li>Act as technical lead and design authority for the implementation team</li> <li>Design and review integrations between SAP HCM, S/4HANA, SuccessFactors and other enterprise systems</li> <li>Work with SAP Integration Suite / CPI, APIs, OData, REST, SOAP and middleware technologies</li> <li>Define architecture principles, technical standards, data flows and integration governance</li> <li>Support security architecture, IAM, RBAC, segregation of duties and GDPR requirements</li> <li>Support audit findings, test cycles, technical issue resolution and go-live preparation</li> <li>Take over from the current consultant and support go-live, stabilization and ongoing technical ownership</li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Extensive experience in HR IT, SAP HCM, Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture</li> <li>Strong SAP HCM background, ideally including Core HR, Personnel Administration and Organizational Management</li> <li>Strong experience in Solution Architecture and Integration Architecture</li> <li>Experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP SuccessFactors</li> <li>Strong integration experience with SAP Integration Suite / CPI, APIs and middleware</li> <li>Strong technical understanding beyond purely functional SAP HCM consulting</li> <li>Experience with global / multi-country landscapes, security, IAM, roles and GDPR</li> <li>Fluent English, strong stakeholder communication and experience leading technical teams</li> </ul> <p>Nice-to-haves</p> <ul> <li>Business Object Repository</li> <li>SAP Shared Memory</li> <li>Carve-out or transition experience</li> <li>Global SAP transformation programs</li> <li>Application Operations</li> <li>Post-go-live stabilization / hypercare</li> <li>Experience in international corporate environments</li> </ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>