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Location: London, England, United Kingdom.
Job Description
DXC Technology is expanding its SAP Practice and seeks an experienced SAP S/4HANA HCM Core Lead. This role will design and deliver core HR processes within a Greenfield transformation programme, establishing compliant, scalable, and fully integrated HR operations across Personnel Administration (PA), Organisational Management (OM), and Time Management.
About The Role
The HCM Core Lead is accountable for functional design, configuration, and assurance of SAP HCM in S/4HANA. Working closely with HR leadership, Finance, and Payroll teams, the role ensures HR master data, structures, and processes comply with business objectives and statutory obligations, while supporting seamless integration with enterprise solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead workshops with HR leadership to capture requirements, validate designs, and shape the HR core blueprint.
* Configure and govern SAP HCM modules including Personnel Administration, Organisational Management, and Time Management.
* Define organisational structures, position hierarchies, employee lifecycle events, and absence/attendance rules.
* Ensure integration with Payroll (statutory and local), Finance (cost centres, postings), and Talent systems.
* Oversee WRICEF functional specifications, testing scenarios, and regression planning.
* Support data migration, mock conversion runs, and cutover planning.
* Produce functional documentation, configuration guides, and process maps.
* Mentor consultants and uplift HR technology capability across the organisation.
Experience & Skills Required
* Proven track record delivering SAP HCM Core (PA/OM/Time) in S/4HANA Greenfield or large transformation programmes.
* Strong expertise in time schemas, rules, work schedules, and evaluation logic.
* Solid knowledge of organisational design, employee master data, and statutory HR compliance.
* Familiarity with integration to Payroll, Finance, and SuccessFactors.
* Experience in WRICEF governance, functional test cycles, and cutover rehearsals.
Tools & Methodologies
* SAP S/4HANA HCM (PA, OM, Time).
* Fiori HR and Time apps.
* Solution Manager, JIRA, Confluence, Signavio.
* SAP Activate methodology; Agile delivery frameworks.
Qualifications
* Degree in HR, IT, or Business.
* SAP HCM certification (preferred).
* CIPD or recognised HR process/operations credentials desirable.
Stakeholder & Soft Skills
* Strong communicator, able to engage confidently with HR Directors, Programme Leaders, and Business Stakeholders.
* Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance, audit readiness, and operational efficiency.
* Collaborative leader with proven ability to mentor consultants and guide delivery teams.
* Comfortable operating in regulated, high-assurance, and multi-vendor programme environments.
Eligibility
Due to the nature of our clients’ work we can only consider sole British Nationals that have lived and worked in the UK consecutively for the past 5 years. Dual nationals are not currently considered.
Why DXC Technology?
At DXC, you’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. We work with major global clients to solve complex challenges and build digital solutions that power transformation. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your SAP expertise, share your ideas, and be part of a culture that celebrates continuous learning.
Benefits
Flexible benefits package including private medical insurance, dental, travel cover, and more. Exclusive discounts on restaurants and everyday purchases are also available.
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