About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP ABAP + HCM Consultant with over 12 years of hands-on expertise in SAP HCM modules, ABAP development, and HR payroll processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and supporting SAP HCM solutions with strong proficiency in Personnel Administration (PA), Payroll Accounting, and related customizations.
The role requires deep technical capability, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
SAP HCM & Payroll
Configure and support SAP HCM modules including Personnel Administration (PA) and Payroll Accounting.
Develop and maintain Wage Types, Schemas, and Rules for payroll processing.
Troubleshoot payroll issues and ensure smooth payroll cycles.
ABAP Development
Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using ABAP Workbench.
Build custom objects: Reports, Forms (SmartForms/Adobe Forms), Enhancements, BADIs, User Exits, etc.
Work with ABAP OOP for advanced development scenarios.
Optimize code for performance and maintainability.
Technical Design & Integration
Design and develop data models using SAP Data Dictionary.
Work with SQL/NoSQL databases for integrations or advanced reporting.
Collaborate with teams for integration using SAP Fiori, Azure tools, and APIs.
Process & Quality
Follow best practices in software engineering, coding standards, and documentation.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure timely delivery of user stories.
Implement unit testing/TDD for high-quality code.
Contribute to DevOps workflows including CI/CD pipelines and GitLab-based release management.
Requirements
Must-Have Skills
Strong experience in SAP HCM – Personnel Administration (PA) & Payroll Accounting
Expertise in SAP Customization: Wage Types, Payroll Schemas & Rules
Advanced skills in ABAP Workbench development
Strong background in OOPs, ABAP programming & software engineering principles
Experience with Data Dictionary, Reports, and Forms (SmartForms/Adobe Forms)
Should-Have Skills
Experience with MS Azure Databricks or Azure Data Factory
Knowledge of SAP Fiori/UI5
Working knowledge of SQL / NoSQL systems
Strong in code optimization and performance tuning
Could-Have Skills (Good to Have)
Experience in Scaled Agile environments
Familiarity with GitLab for version control
Experience with TDD / Unit Testing frameworks
Understanding of DevOps concepts & CI/CD pipelines