SAP Success Factors Architect - Remote - 12+ Months - Outside IR35

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Architect for a fully remote role focused on leading the architecture and solution design of a multi-module SuccessFactors implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors and its architecture, along with experience in the logistics sector. This position offers a long-term contract with flexibility to travel within the UK and Europe as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with SAP SuccessFactors.
• Certification in Employee Central required; other modules a plus.
• Experience designing HRIS landscapes and CPI integrations is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and solution design for SuccessFactors implementations.
• Define integration strategies and technical governance.
• Provide guidance on best practices and configuration standards.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors

Logistics sector experience

Strong communication skills

Technical documentation skills

Education

SAP Certification in SuccessFactors modules

Job description

SAP SuccessFactors Architect - Global Logistics Company

12+ Month Contract - Outside IR35 - Remote

Role Overview

The SAP SuccessFactors Architect will provide end-to-end solution design, governance, and technical leadership for a multi-module SuccessFactors implementation covering Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Central, and Payroll (ECP). This role ensures architectural integrity, system scalability, and alignment with business processes in a logistics-driven HR environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall architecture and solution design for SuccessFactors across all implemented modules
• Define integration strategy, data models, and technical governance framework
• Provide expert guidance on SuccessFactors best practices, system capabilities, and configuration standards
• Oversee design decisions across Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Central, Payroll, and integrations
• Validate functional and technical designs from implementation teams
• Conduct impact assessments for new requirements, changes, and quarterly releases
• Support data migration strategy and quality assurance
• Align technical design with security, RBP, compliance, and audit requirements
• Provide architectural oversight during build, testing, and cutover
• Serve as escalation point for solution design issues
• Ensure long-term maintainability, scalability, and system optimisation

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have SAP SuccessFactors
• Ideally have worked in the logistics sector
• Certified in multiple SF modules (Employee Central essential; others a plus)
• Strong understanding of SuccessFactors architecture, data models, and RBP
• Experience designing end-to-end HRIS landscapes, including CPI integrations
• Previous experience in complex, multi-site implementations (logistics or similar desirable)
• Strong technical documentation and governance skills
• Excellent communication skills for engaging HR, IT, and project stakeholders

Contract Details

• Status: Outside IR35
• Location: Fully Remote (Must be UK based but willing to travel on occasion both UK & Europe)
• Duration: 12+ months