SAP Hire to Retire (H2R) SME

The work:

This resource will serve as the primary Hire to Retire (H2R) Subject Matter Expert for S/4HANA implementations. This role is responsible for ensuring that the Human Capital and Payroll integration solution aligns with Client Financial Management Modernization (FMM) goals and DoD Human Resources standards. The SME serves as the bridge between HR Policy offices, Civilian/Military Personnel commands, and the technical S/4HANA team, ensuring that every labor dollar is accurately tracked, burdened, and reported against the Client Standard Line of Accounting (SLOA). The H2R SME is responsible for guiding the design of compliant personnel structures and labor-to-ledger integration.

Key responsibilities:

• Advise on CLIENT Labor Distribution, architecting the integration between time-keeping systems and S/4HANA Finance to ensure labor costs flow accurately to the correct Fund, Functional Area, and Cost Center


• Master Client-Specific Personnel Structures, ensuring the system supports the unique requirements of both Civilian (GS/SES/Wage Grade) and Military personnel within a unified financial environment


• Govern Budgetary Labor Controls, ensuring that personnel actions and payroll obligations correctly interface with Funds Management (FM) to prevent over-obligation of personnel appropriations


• Support Audit Readiness (FIAR), ensuring that labor records, time-and-attendance approvals, and payroll disbursements maintain a transparent audit trail for Client General Fund and Working Capital Fund audits


• Lead "Fit-to-Standard" Workshops for CLIENT HR, translating Client-specific personnel business rules into modern SAP SuccessFactors or S/4HANA HCM processes while managing gaps related to federal OPM mandates


• Oversee Integration with Client Personnel Systems, managing the functional design of interfaces between S/4HANA and external systems such as DCPDS (Civilian Personnel), MCTFS/NSIPS (Military Personnel), and ATAAPS/ERP Time (Time and Attendance)


• Guide Burdening and Benefit Calculations, configuring complex cost-allocation logic to ensure Client-specific fringe rates and benefits are correctly applied to projects and cost objects


• Execute Data Migration Strategy for Sensitive Data, overseeing the secure conversion of legacy Client personnel and payroll history into the S/4HANA environment while maintaining PII protections. Stakeholder Leadership


• Serve as a Trusted Advisor to CLIENT HR Leadership, providing guidance on how S/4HANA and SuccessFactors can streamline "Onboarding-to-Pay" cycle times and reduce manual labor reconciliations


• Mentor Functional Consultants, providing training on Client-specific labor jargon (e.g., FTE, Manpower, Direct vs. Reimbursable labor) and the specific needs of Client Systems Commands


• Lead Change Management Efforts, advising the business on the impact of S/4HANA on existing Client civilian and military pay workflows

Here’s what you need:

• 10+ years of experience in SAP HCM/SuccessFactors, with deep knowledge of Employee Central Payroll and integration with S/4HANA Finance/Funds Management


• Subject Matter Expertise in Human Resources Operations, including familiarity with the Client Financial Management Policy Manual (FMPM) as it relates to labor


• Proven track record in Federal/DoD ERP Implementations, specifically managing the complex "Time-to-Pay-to-Report" lifecycle


• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex labor distribution and personnel system designs to high-ranking Client officials (SES/Flag level)

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Client-specific HR interfaces (e.g., DCPDS, ATAAPS, and DCPS) Drive Audit Resolution, assisting stakeholders in identifying and remediating "Findings and Recommendations" (F&Rs) from Independent Public Accountants (IPAs) related to asset reporting


• Strong understanding of Federal Payroll Regulations, including OPM standards and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) within a government context


• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Eligibility requirements:

• US Citizen (no dual citizenship)


• Must be eligible to obtain a government Secret Clearance


• Willingness to travel up to 25%