[Hiring] SAP HCM Technical Architect @Xcel Engineering

Role Description

Xcel Engineering seeks a highly experienced SAP HCM Technical Architect with extensive hands-on expertise in SAP ABAP development, Payroll, HR data management, Pension Payroll, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in SAP HCM, with the ability to design, develop, troubleshoot, and support complex SAP solutions that meet business and operational requirements.

• Serve as the technical architect and subject matter expert for SAP HCM, providing technical leadership and hands-on development support.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain SAP ABAP programs supporting HR, Payroll, Pension Payroll, and reporting functions.
• Develop complex ABAP reports, custom programs, interfaces, enhancements, and data extraction solutions.
• Provide technical support for SAP Payroll and Pension Payroll processes, including troubleshooting, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance.
• Work extensively with HR and Payroll data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and effective reporting.
• Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and SAP solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to payroll processing, pension calculations, data integration, and reporting.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, business analysts, and end users to develop and implement effective technical solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation, development standards, and system architecture.
• Communicate technical concepts, project updates, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoE security clearance.
• B.S. degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of substantial progressive experience.
• Significant hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development, with strong technical expertise in SAP HCM environments.
• Extensive experience developing custom ABAP reports, programs, enhancements, and interfaces.
• Demonstrated technical experience supporting SAP HR and Payroll systems.
• Required experience with Pension Payroll, including the technical development, maintenance, and support of pension-related payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of SAP HR and Payroll data structures, tables, and reporting requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex ABAP reporting solutions involving HR, Payroll, and Pension data.
• Proven ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex SAP technical issues.
• Experience translating functional and business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, functional personnel, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical leadership when necessary.

Requirements

• Previous experience serving as an SAP HCM Technical Architect, Technical Lead, or Senior ABAP Developer.
• Experience with SAP Payroll schemas, rules, and related technical configurations.
• Experience supporting complex enterprise HR and Payroll environments.
• Familiarity with SAP integrations, data conversions, and system enhancements.
• Experience developing technical solutions for complex pension administration and reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long periods of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.