Job Title: SuccessFactors Employee Central Lead
Company: Swiss Himmel GmbH
Location: Basel, Switzerland (full-time)
About Swiss Himmel GmbH
Swiss Himmel GmbH is a Basel-based technology and consulting firm that partners with global financial-services clients to modernise their digital and HR landscapes. We foster an inclusive culture, value pragmatic problem-solving, and empower our teams to deliver high-quality results for complex enterprise programmes.
Role Overview
As the SuccessFactors Employee Central Lead you will own the complete lifecycle of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) implementations for our clients—from discovery through post-go-live optimisation. You will translate HR strategy into scalable cloud solutions, guide cross-functional teams, and serve as the primary EC subject-matter expert within Swiss Himmel’s HRIS practice.
Key Responsibilities
| Area | What You’ll Do |
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| Implementation Leadership | • Drive end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors EC projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and quality targets are achieved. • Plan and facilitate discovery workshops to capture business requirements and map HR processes to EC functionality. |
| Solution Design & Configuration | • Configure EC components (data models, Role-Based Permissions, business rules, MDF objects, workflows, document generation). • Prepare and maintain configuration workbooks, functional specifications, and design documents. |
| Data Migration & Cut-Over | • Define migration strategy and mapping from legacy HR systems. • Oversee data validation, cleansing, and load activities; coordinate mock conversions and cut-over plan. |
| Integration & Technical Collaboration | • Liaise with ABAP/PI/CI and third-party vendors to design integrations and custom developments. • Provide functional input, test integration scenarios, and troubleshoot issues. |
| Testing & Quality Assurance | • Develop test scripts, manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensure defects are resolved before go-live. |
| Training & Change Management | • Create user manuals and quick-reference guides; deliver role-based training sessions. • Support change-management efforts to drive user adoption. |
| Post-Go-Live Support | • Lead hypercare, monitor incident queues, resolve production issues, and implement continuous improvements. |
| Governance & Documentation | • Maintain high documentation standards—meeting minutes, change logs, configuration traceability—to support audit and knowledge transfer. |
Required Qualifications
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Experience: 8+ years as an SAP SuccessFactors consultant with a focus on Employee Central, including at least two full-cycle EC implementations and several support/enhancement projects.
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Certification: Current SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification (Professional or Associate).
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Technical Proficiency: Deep hands-on expertise with data models, RBP framework, business rules, MDF, imports, workflows, document generation, and EC administration.
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Process Knowledge: Thorough understanding of hire-to-retire HR processes and the broader SuccessFactors suite (Recruiting, Onboarding, Time, Compensation).
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Methodology: Familiarity with SAP Activate or equivalent implementation methodologies; able to create deliverables aligned with PMI/Agile hybrid governance.
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Soft Skills: Strong client-facing communication, workshop facilitation, analytical problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
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Language: Professional proficiency in English (German or French a plus).
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Work Authorization: Valid permit to work in Switzerland or EU citizenship.
Nice-to-Have
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Exposure to Payroll integrations (SAP or third-party) and EC Time Off/Time Sheet modules.
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Experience with SAP CPI/Integration Suite, Azure AD, or other middleware platforms.
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Background in financial-services HR transformations or Swiss payroll/HR compliance.
What We Offer
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Competitive Swiss salary with performance bonus.
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5 weeks’ annual leave plus Swiss public holidays.
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Subsidised private health insurance.
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Annual learning & certification budget.
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Flexible working policy (3 days at client site / 2 days Swiss Himmel office once established).
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Collaborative culture that recognises and rewards initiative.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant SuccessFactors EC experience to info@swisshimmel.com with the subject line “EC Lead – Basel”. We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact shortlisted candidates within two weeks.
Swiss Himmel GmbH is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.