SAP SuccessFactors – Onboarding 2.0, Succession & Development

SAP SuccessFactors – Onboarding 2.0, Succession & Development

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 07/16/2025

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Functional Consultant specializing in SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 and Succession & Development to lead key streams of a broader Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation program. This role will be responsible for delivering full-cycle implementation, functional solution design, configuration, and integration of these modules, ensuring alignment with HR best practices and organizational talent strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 and Succession & Development modules.
• Conduct workshops, capture business requirements, and develop comprehensive functional specifications and solution design documents.
• Deliver full-cycle implementation of both modules, from blueprint through to post-go-live support.
• Configure and support Onboarding 2.0, including:
  • Compliance Forms & Custom Panels
  • Offboarding and Process Flows
  • Business Rules, Process Triggers, and Role-Based Permissions (RBP)
• Configure and support Succession & Development, including:
  • Succession Planning, Talent Pools, Nominations, and Matrix Grids
  • Position-Based Succession, Career Paths, and Development Plans
• Ensure seamless integration of:
  • Onboarding 2.0 with Recruiting and Employee Central
  • Succession & Development with Performance & Goals
• Facilitate training sessions, UAT, and knowledge transfer to HR teams and end users.
• Provide post-go-live support, issue resolution, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, and project stakeholders to ensure solution adoption and business alignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Functional Consultant for SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 and Succession & Development
• Successfully completed at least 4 full-cycle implementations covering both modules
• Strong hands-on configuration experience in:
  • Onboarding 2.0: Process Flows, Compliance Forms, Custom Panels, Role-Based Permissions, and Business Rules
  • Succession & Development: Talent Pools, Matrix Grids, Nominations, Career Pathing, and Development Planning
  • Proficient in system integration with Recruiting, Employee Central, Performance & Goals
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation and lead client engagements

Certifications (Required)

• SAP Certified Application Associate – SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 (with current Delta certification)
• SAP Certified Application Associate – SuccessFactors Succession & Development (with current Delta certification)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to work in dynamic, global project environments
• Comfortable with agile delivery and collaborative tools such as JIRA or Confluence

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