SAP Data & Analytics Lead – HCM / HR
5 days ago
City of London
Role: SAP Data & Analytics Lead – HCM / HR Location: London, UK Is it Permanent/ Contract: open for both Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Data & Analytics Lead with a strong background in Human Capital Management (HCM) and HR analytics to lead the design and delivery of SAP-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in SAP Datasphere (formerly Data Warehouse Cloud) with a solid understanding of HR data models, business processes, and reporting needs. You will be responsible for defining and implementing data strategies, data models, and analytics solutions that empower HR and business stakeholders to make data-driven decisions across Talent, Payroll, Learning, Recruitment, and Workforce Planning domains. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of SAP Data & Analytics solutions, focusing on SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SuccessFactors data integration., • Define and build data models for HR and HCM domains, ensuring alignment with business requirements and SAP best practices., • Collaborate with HR business stakeholders to translate functional HR requirements into scalable data and reporting solutions., • Design and develop data pipelines and data models across HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM On-Prem, Payroll, Time Management, and Learning)., • Oversee data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes into SAP Datasphere from various HR and non-HR systems., • Define and implement data governance, data quality, and security standards specific to employee and HR data., • Deliver analytics dashboards and KPIs using SAP Analytics Cloud or other visualization tools., • Lead or mentor a small team of data engineers and analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery., • Work closely with cross-functional teams — HR, IT, and Data Governance — to ensure data consistency and compliance with GDPR and privacy standards. Technical Skills: • Deep expertise in SAP Datasphere / SAP Data Warehouse Cloud, • Strong experience in SAP HANA modeling (Calculation Views, SQL scripting, performance optimization), • Solid understanding of SAP SuccessFactors and/or SAP HCM on-premise data structures and integration models, • Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for HR dashboards and reporting, • Experience integrating with other HR and third-party systems (Payroll, Finance, Time, etc.), • Strong understanding of ETL processes, data ingestion, and transformation using SAP and non-SAP tools, • Familiarity with HR business processes such as Talent Management, Recruitment, Learning, Compensation, and Workforce Planning, • Ability to work closely with HR stakeholders to interpret analytical needs, • Experience with SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Dataservices, or SAP Integration Suite (CPI), • Familiarity with SuccessFactors Reporting Frameworks (ODS, People Analytics, Canvas Reports), • Exposure to AI/ML for HR analytics or predictive workforce planning, • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Analytics, or a related field, • 8+ years of experience in SAP Data & Analytics roles, • 3+ years of experience specifically in HR/HCM data and analytics projects, • SAP certifications in Datasphere, HANA, or Analytics Cloud are a plus