SAP HCM Business Analyst / Functional Consultant at Salt South Africa

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced SAP HCM Business Analyst to support a manufacturing client on a full-time on-site basis. The successful candidate will provide functional expertise across SAP HCM ECC modules, ensuring stable system performance, effective business process support, and continuous improvement across HR operations.
• This role is best suited for a hands-on SAP HCM professional with strong end-to-end module exposure and experience working in complex, operational environments such as manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide functional support across SAPHCMECC modules:
• Organizational Management (OM)
• Personnel Administration (PA)
• Time Management (TM/PT)
• Payroll (PY)
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into SAP functional solutions
• Support day-to-day HR system operations and issue resolution
• Perform root cause analysis and coordinate resolution of system issues
• Work closely with HR and Payroll teams to ensure process accuracy and compliance
• Assist with system enhancements, configuration adjustments, and testing
• Support end-user training and documentation updates
• Participate in workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with business stakeholders

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years SAP HCM ECC functional experience
• Strong hands-on experience in OM, PA, TM, and Payroll (PY)
• Proven SAP support and/or implementation experience
• Strong understanding of HR business processes in complex organisations
• Experience working in manufacturing / industrial environments (preferred)
• Ability to work full-time on-site
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with SAP ECC HR modules (not S/4HANA-only profiles)

Nice to Have

• Time evaluation and payroll schema knowledge
• Experience in unionised or shift-based workforce environments
• Exposure to HR compliance and statutory reporting
• Previous experience in large-scale enterprise environments

Additional Information

• This is a full-time on-site role (hybrid may be considered later, but not guaranteed)
• Immediate availability will be advantageous
• Manufacturing environment exposure is highly beneficial