In-house SAP SuccessFactors Application Specialist

Location: Vienna, Austria (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time

About the Company

Our client is a leading international company headquartered in Vienna with over 2,000 employees across 36 global sites. Known for its innovative and sustainable business approach, the company fosters a diverse, close-knit work culture with strong stakeholder engagement. The HR team is central to driving digital transformation through enhanced HR systems and processes.

Role Overview

As an SAP SuccessFactors Application Analyst (Internal Consultant), you will play a pivotal role in the reimplementation and ongoing support of SAP SuccessFactors (SF). This hybrid role combines configuration, reporting, and user support, working closely with HR and IT to deliver high-quality system solutions and insights.

You will be embedded in the HR team at HQ Vienna (approx. 20 HR colleagues), collaborating with a project team of 3 key leads and engaging across a larger 100+ headcount at HQ. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone passionate about HR technology, continuous system improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle configuration and maintenance of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC), with a focus on backend and frontend settings, especially for foreign legal entities.
• Design, develop, and maintain HR Reporting & Analytics solutions, including periodic reports (monthly headcount, FTE statistics, year-end data, budgeting) and ad hoc analyses to support HR and management decision-making.
• Manage application housekeeping tasks such as user permissions, authorizations, and system configuration updates.
• Serve as a hybrid key user, reporting specialist, and internal consultant, supporting continuous system development and ensuring the platform remains audit-ready.
• Collaborate with project leadership: Markus (Project Manager), Performance & Goals Process Manager, and an additional Project Manager during and post-implementation.
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal HR and technical stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships and facilitating smooth change management.
• Participate in system testing, user training, and documentation updates as part of ongoing improvements and future rollouts.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (configuration and maintenance, both backend and frontend).
• At least 2 years of HR Reporting and Analytics experience using SAP SF or similar HRIS platforms.
• Fluent in German (essential) and good command of English for communication within an international environment.

Desired Profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with SAP SF or other HRIS systems in a comparable internal or consulting role.
• Passionate about application management and continuous improvement; able to thrive in routine operational tasks while driving innovation.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and eager to develop expertise in SuccessFactors and HR technology management.
• Certification in SAP SuccessFactors is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong organizational skills, analytical mindset, and a collaborative approach.

Work Model & Benefits

• Hybrid working: Approximately 2 days remote per week (40%), flexible working hours with early finish on Fridays.
• Monthly lunch allowance and wellness benefits.
• Modern office located in Vienna’s 1st District-central and easily accessible.
• Company-wide health and well-being initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities, including support for SuccessFactors certification and ongoing training.

Why Join?

• Be part of a digital transformation journey in HR, shaping future systems and processes.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment with a motivated HR team and senior leadership engagement.
• Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with flexible hours and partial remote work.
• Access extensive employee benefits and personal development resources.
• Opportunity to build deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors within a global, innovative organization.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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