Lead Consultant – SAP HCM / SuccessFactors Payroll

Job description

🌍 WHO ARE WE ?

Arago is a dynamic consulting group specializing in HR, Payroll, Travel & Expenses and Managed Services, supporting organizations throughout their digital HR transformation.
With an international footprint (France (HQ), Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Canada, Colombia), we combine deep expertise, innovation and client proximity.
To support our growth in Switzerland, we are looking for a Lead Consultant SAP HCM / SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, based in Switzerland.
📍 Geneva (Switzerland)


Your mission

As a Lead Consultant SAP HCM / SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, you will act as a functional and technical reference on SAP HCM and Payroll topics, with a strong focus on Swiss Payroll.
You will lead Payroll-related streams, drive solution design and support clients from strategy to go-live, while mentoring consultants and contributing to Arago’s Payroll practice.

Your responsibilities

Project & Delivery Leadership
* Lead end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors EC / EC Payroll and SAP HCM / ECP implementations
* Own the Payroll stream on projects, ensuring quality, timelines and compliance
* Act as the Swiss Payroll subject-matter expert, guaranteeing alignment with local regulations and best practices
* Supervise and validate solution design, configuration and integrations
* Ensure data migration strategy, execution quality and issue resolution
* Drive root cause analysis and define sustainable, scalable solutions
* Support go-live, hypercare phases and major system upgrades


Client Advisory & Governance
* Act as a trusted advisor for clients on Payroll and HRIS topics
* Lead client workshops, steer change requests and contribute to roadmap definition
* Participate in project estimations, delivery governance and risk management
* Ensure high client satisfaction and long-term partnership development


Team & Practice Development
* Provide functional guidance and mentoring to consultants and senior consultants
* Contribute to the development of Arago’s Payroll & HRIS offers
* Support pre-sales activities (solution design, demos, proposals)
* Drive knowledge sharing initiatives (webinars, workshops, internal communities)

Desired profile

Your profile

You have hands-on experience with SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll and you feel comfortable taking ownership of Payroll topics in a client-facing environment.

What you bring:
* Strong expertise in SAP HCM (ECC and/or S/4) and SuccessFactors ECP
* Solid experience in Payroll configuration (schemas, rules, reporting)
* Experience implementing Payroll Control Center
* Experience with PTP configuration
* Experience with SAP Cloud Integration / Business Integration Builder
* Proven background in HRIS integrations and data migrations
* Good understanding of end-to-end HR processes (hire to retire)
* Experience with Swiss Payroll is required


Who you are
* Structured, analytical and solution-oriented
* Comfortable working independently while leading project streams
* Client-oriented with strong communication and facilitation skills
* Proactive, curious and committed to continuous learning


Languages
* Fluent in French and English
* German is a plus


Why join Arago?
Arago’s culture is built on:
* Collaboration
* Trust & engagement
* Excellence


💡 By joining us, you will:
* Play a key role in Payroll & HRIS transformations in Switzerland
* Grow your career through leadership opportunities and internal mobility
* Work on complex, international and high-value projects
* Contribute to shaping innovative Payroll solutions
* Benefit from flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment


Recruitment process
1. HR interview
2. Interview with a Manager
3. Interview with a Country manager