SAP Consultant HR Time Management

Job description

WELCOME TO BASF At BASF Digital Hub Hyderabad we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities. Responsibilities: Functional Expertise & Business Consulting - Advise HR business partners on time evaluation logic, working time models, absence processes, time accounts , and country ‑ specific regulatory requirements. Translate complex business requirements into robust functional concepts and guide stakeholders in process optimization. Conduct fit ‑ gap analyses and provide recommendations for process harmonization and simplification across regions. Ensure legal and policy compliance related to working time, accruals, absences, and data retention. Technical Solution Ownership - Design, configure, and maintain SAP S/4HANA Time Management (PT) , including schemas, rules, time valuation, work schedules, and master data dependencies. Implement technical changes and coordinate development activities with external and internal teams. Evaluate, test, and deploy SAP Notes, transport requests, and configuration adjustments. Oversee system integrations (Payroll, PA/OM, BTP, external workforce onboarding, interfaces). Operational Excellence & DevOps - Manage day ‑ to ‑ day application operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system stability. Conduct thorough testing, regression analysis, and quality assurance for changes, upgrades, and releases. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as data cleanup, process automation, and S/4HANA simplification adoption. Prepare documentation, guidelines, and training materials for users and stakeholders. Functional Requirements - Strong understanding of HR Time Management processes , including time valuation, working time regulations, absence management, time quotas, and country-specific compliance especially for European Country. Experience advising HR stakeholders and translating technical capabilities into actionable business solutions. Ability to model end ‑ to ‑ end processes and identify optimization and harmonization opportunities. Technical Requirements - Solid knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (ideally H4S4) and the underlying ABAP Platform , Fiori applications, and HANA concepts. Hands ‑ on configuration experience in time schemas, PCRs, valuation rules , and PT-related tables. Understanding of cross ‑ module integration with Payroll, OM, PA, and external systems. Experience with technical troubleshooting, debugging, testing, and transport handling. General Skills - Strong analytical capabilities and structured working style. Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with both IT and business audiences. Proactive mindset, ownership mentality, and willingness to drive topics independently. Fluency in English WHAT WE OFFER Be part of a global leader in digital transformation, working in a vibrant Digital Hub that values innovation, agility, and cross-functional collaboration. Shape the future of BASF’s digital landscape, contributing to projects that drive sustainability and make a real impact. Thrive in a high-performance culture that supports your personal and professional growth, offering diverse learning opportunities and career development. Enjoy a modern, inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your curiosity and ambition are encouraged. Benefit from flexible working models, international networking, and a strong sense of purpose as we enable our customers’ green transformation and lead the way in digital excellence.