SAP HCM Benefits Configuration Consultant

Job description

Configuration & Setup: Configure SAP HCM Benefits Administration (IT0041, IT0167, IT0168, IT0169) to implement collective agreement–driven waiting period logic, including eligibility/enrolment date determination and plan-specific rules (EHCP, Dental, Hearing & Vision, DI, BLIF). PA40 Action Design: Build and configure new personnel actions (e.g., Benefit Waiting Period actions) to manage dynamic enrolment, termination, and adjustment of eligible/enrol dates across Hire, Status Change, Deferred Status Change, and Rehire scenarios. Business Rule Configuration: Configure AACT/business rules to enforce waiting period validations (e.g., enrol date vs. eligible date checks, Not Actively at Work status edits) and support audit logging (PCL4) for date field changes. Leave & NA@W Logic: Configure benefits treatment for employees on LOA, STDP, IOD, and GRTW, differentiating legislated vs. non-legislated leave impacts on waiting period accrual and re-enrolment upon return to work. Integration: Support data flow and downstream impacts across Time, Payroll, and reporting jobs (e.g., BEN_CHG_REPORT) driven by benefits eligibility changes. Testing & Support: Support SIT/UAT cycles for benefits configuration changes, troubleshoot data issues in production/test environments, and validate transaction behavior (HRBEN0071, HRBEN0072). Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Document configuration decisions and train HR/AccessHR users on new waiting period processes and transactions. Qualifications Must Have Skills/Project Experience/Certifications: 8 to 12 Yrs years of hands-on experience in SAP HCM Benefits Administration, with strong working knowledge of Personnel Administration (PA) infotypes and benefits infotypes (IT0041, IT0167, IT0168, IT0169). Certification: SAP HCM professional with valid certification is mandatory. Demonstrated experience configuring benefits eligibility, waiting periods, and enrolment logic tied to collective agreements or union rules. Experience designing or modifying PA40 personnel actions and associated dynamic actions/business rules (AACT). Understanding of Not Actively at Work (NA@W) scenarios (LOA, STDP, IOD, GRTW) and their impact on benefits eligibility and payroll. Ability to translate collective agreement/legal language into functional and technical configuration requirements. Experience supporting SIT/UAT and production support for benefits processes. Excellent communication skills, with ability to work directly with client business and technical teams. Good to have: S/4HANA experience, including Business Partner (BP) concepts. Experience with retroactive payroll impacts related to benefits eligibility changes. Familiarity with audit logging (PCL4) and change-tracking requirements for regulated/compliance-driven configuration. Experience in postal, logistics, or unionized workforce environments. Proficient in unit and integration testing, with a track record of rapid issue resolution. Education: BE/B.Tech/M.C.A./M.Sc (CS) degree or equivalent from an accredited university. Location: Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Pune/Chennai/Kolkata