SAP HCM Lead

Position: SAP HCM / Payroll Lead Experience: 10+ Years Job Description We are looking for an experienced SAP HCM / Payroll Lead to own the end-to-end delivery of SAP HCM and Singapore Payroll functions. The candidate will be responsible for solution design, configuration, integration, testing, data migration, cutover and post-go-live support. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end SAP HCM delivery covering Personnel Administration (PA), Organizational Management (OM), Time Management, Payroll and ESS/MSS . • Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and configure SAP HCM processes based on organizational, payroll and leave requirements. • Own Singapore statutory payroll compliance , including CPF, IRAS/IR8A, SDL, statutory leave, off-cycle and retro payroll processing. • Design and manage integrations with SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting, Onboarding/Employee Central, Time & Attendance and Finance/GL . • Lead HR master-data migration , mapping, validation and reconciliation. • Define HR roles and authorizations while ensuring strict confidentiality and need-to-know access to sensitive personnel data. • Lead SIT, UAT and parallel payroll runs , including payroll reconciliation and issue resolution. • Manage cutover, go-live and hypercare , including first-live payroll assurance. • Work closely with business, security, technical and project teams to ensure successful implementation. Required Experience • Minimum 10+ years of SAP HCM experience , with at least 5+ years as an SAP HCM / Payroll Lead . • Minimum 2 full lifecycle SAP HCM implementations involving Singapore Payroll . • Proven experience owning an end-to-end payroll go-live . • Strong experience in SAP PA, OM, Time Management, Payroll and ESS/MSS . • Strong knowledge of Singapore payroll legislation and statutory requirements . • Experience with SAP SuccessFactors and HR system integrations. • Experience in data migration, SIT/UAT, parallel payroll, reconciliation and cutover . • Experience working with confidential/sensitive personnel data. • Public-sector, government or defense environment experience is highly preferred. Education & Certifications Mandatory: • Degree in a relevant discipline. • SAP HCM or relevant SAP SuccessFactors certification. • SAP Activate awareness. Preferred: • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification. • Singapore statutory payroll certification/expertise. • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent security certification. • Existing or previous Singapore security clearance. Note: should provide SAP certification numbers and issue/expiry dates where applicable.