SuccessFactors Employee Central Lead

Job Title: SuccessFactors Employee Central Lead
Company: Swiss Himmel GmbH
Location: Basel, Switzerland (full-time)

About Swiss Himmel GmbH

Swiss Himmel GmbH is a Basel-based technology and consulting firm that partners with global financial-services clients to modernise their digital and HR landscapes. We foster an inclusive culture, value pragmatic problem-solving, and empower our teams to deliver high-quality results for complex enterprise programmes.

Role Overview

As the SuccessFactors Employee Central Lead you will own the complete lifecycle of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) implementations for our clients-from discovery through post-go-live optimisation. You will translate HR strategy into scalable cloud solutions, guide cross-functional teams, and serve as the primary EC subject-matter expert within Swiss Himmel’s HRIS practice.

Key ResponsibilitiesAreaWhat You’ll Do

Implementation Leadership. Drive end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors EC projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and quality targets are achieved.

• Plan and facilitate discovery workshops to capture business requirements and map HR processes to EC functionality.Solution Design & Configuration. Configure EC components (data models, Role-Based Permissions, business rules, MDF objects, workflows, document generation).
  
• Prepare and maintain configuration workbooks, functional specifications, and design documents.Data Migration & Cut-Over. Define migration strategy and mapping from legacy HR systems.
  
• Oversee data validation, cleansing, and load activities; coordinate mock conversions and cut-over plan.Integration & Technical Collaboration. Liaise with ABAP/PI/CI and third-party vendors to design integrations and custom developments.
  
• Provide functional input, test integration scenarios, and troubleshoot issues.Testing & Quality Assurance. Develop test scripts, manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensure defects are resolved before go-live.Training & Change Management. Create user manuals and quick-reference guides; deliver role-based training sessions.
  
• Support change-management efforts to drive user adoption.Post-Go-Live Support. Lead hypercare, monitor incident queues, resolve production issues, and implement continuous improvements.Governance & Documentation. Maintain high documentation standards-meeting minutes, change logs, configuration traceability-to support audit and knowledge transfer. Required Qualifications
  
• Experience: 8+ years as an SAP SuccessFactors consultant with a focus on Employee Central, including at least two full-cycle EC implementations and several support/enhancement projects.
  
• Certification: Current SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification (Professional or Associate).
  
• Technical Proficiency: Deep hands-on expertise with data models, RBP framework, business rules, MDF, imports, workflows, document generation, and EC administration.
  
• Process Knowledge: Thorough understanding of hire-to-retire HR processes and the broader SuccessFactors suite (Recruiting, Onboarding, Time, Compensation).
  
• Methodology: Familiarity with SAP Activate or equivalent implementation methodologies; able to create deliverables aligned with PMI/Agile hybrid governance.
  
• Soft Skills: Strong client-facing communication, workshop facilitation, analytical problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Language: Professional proficiency in English (German or French a plus).
  
• Work Authorization: Valid permit to work in Switzerland or EU citizenship.
  

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to Payroll integrations (SAP or third-party) and EC Time Off/Time Sheet modules.
  
• Experience with SAP CPI/Integration Suite, Azure AD, or other middleware platforms.
  
• Background in financial-services HR transformations or Swiss payroll/HR compliance.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Swiss salary with performance bonus.
  
• 5 weeks� annual leave plus Swiss public holidays.
  
• Subsidised private health insurance.
  
• Annual learning & certification budget.
  
• Flexible working policy (3 days at client site / 2 days Swiss Himmel office once established).
  
• Collaborative culture that recognises and rewards initiative.
  

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant SuccessFactors EC experience to

info@swisshimmel.com with the subject line “EC Lead - Baselâ€. We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact shortlisted candidates within two weeks.

Swiss Himmel GmbH is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift