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