SAP Data

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.
• Support
  HR reporting and workforce analytics
  use cases, including attrition, diversity, headcount, compensation, and talent management analytics.

Key Skills & Experience:

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
• Knowledge of
  Data Governance, Data Security, and GDPR compliance
  in HR data contexts

Functional HR Experience:

• 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
• Understanding of
  HR KPIs
  , metrics, and data flows between HR modules

Preferred Skills:

• 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
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications:

• 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

• Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level
• Industry
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Employment Type
• Contract
• Job Functions
• Information Technology
• Skills
• Key Performance Indicators
• HR Analytics
• Analytics
• Management
• Human Capital Management
• Workforce Planning
• Human Resources (HR)
• Talent Management
• Recruiting