A typical or mid-level SAP HR consultant works with
business and IT users at a client organization to understand the
client’s HR programs and business processes and develop specifications.
Job Outlook
SAP
HR configuration jobs pay the highest. SAP HCM is one of the hottest
areas in SAP consulting, but the skills you need to succeed in SAP HR
are also changing.
Given SAP’s grasp on the market for high-end ERP installations, the slice of this market for certified SAP professionals will continue to grow. Although Foote Partners’ research indicates that some SAP consultants can earn high-paying jobs without certification, targeted technical training and project management experience helped the industry’s top earners avoid salary erosion through the economic downturn.
According to government research packages for many SAP consultants in the early stages of their careers are similar to those of computer support specialists who often earn between $33,000 and $55,000 per year.
SAP consultants with specialized certifications and industry experience play a variety of roles including project planning, deployment, and analysis. Based on an employer’s industry and location, these jobs often pay between $58,000 and $96,000 annually.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, information technology or business management is needed.
- Experience in an SAP 4.6C environment, HR Systems and/or in a SAP HR Payroll Analyst role using external payroll systems like Ceridian and ADP.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook as well as the Internet; experience with SAP HR and payroll system is required.
Job Outlook
SAP
HR configuration jobs pay the highest. SAP HCM is one of the hottest
areas in SAP consulting, but the skills you need to succeed in SAP HR
are also changing.Given SAP’s grasp on the market for high-end ERP installations, the slice of this market for certified SAP professionals will continue to grow. Although Foote Partners’ research indicates that some SAP consultants can earn high-paying jobs without certification, targeted technical training and project management experience helped the industry’s top earners avoid salary erosion through the economic downturn.
According to government research packages for many SAP consultants in the early stages of their careers are similar to those of computer support specialists who often earn between $33,000 and $55,000 per year.
SAP consultants with specialized certifications and industry experience play a variety of roles including project planning, deployment, and analysis. Based on an employer’s industry and location, these jobs often pay between $58,000 and $96,000 annually.
