SAP HCM Technical Architect; Remote

XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee, XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a Martin Fed company.

XCEL Engineering is a part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) which was created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting the best and the brightest technical talent. Consider joining our impressive team today!

Xcel Engineering seeks a highly experienced SAP HCM Technical Architect with extensive hands-on expertise in SAP ABAP development, Payroll, HR data management, Pension Payroll, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in SAP HCM, with the ability to design, develop, troubleshoot, and support complex SAP solutions that meet business and operational requirements.

• Serve as the technical architect and subject matter expert for SAP HCM, providing technical leadership and hands-on development support.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain SAP ABAP programs supporting HR, Payroll, Pension Payroll, and reporting functions.
• Develop complex ABAP reports, custom programs, interfaces, enhancements, and data extraction solutions.
• Provide technical support for SAP Payroll and Pension Payroll processes, including troubleshooting, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance.
• Work extensively with HR and Payroll data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and effective reporting.
• Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and SAP solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to payroll processing, pension calculations, data integration, and reporting.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, business analysts, and end users to develop and implement effective technical solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation, development standards, and system architecture.
• Communicate technical concepts, project updates, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Have to have SAP ABAP, HR Payroll
• Good at communication

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoE security clearance.
• B.S. degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of substantial progressive experience.
• Significant hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development, with strong technical expertise in SAP HCM environments.
• Extensive experience developing custom ABAP reports, programs, enhancements, and interfaces.
• Demonstrated technical experience supporting SAP HR and Payroll systems.
• Required experience with Pension Payroll, including the technical development, maintenance, and support of pension-related payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of SAP HR and Payroll data structures, tables, and reporting requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex ABAP reporting solutions involving HR, Payroll, and Pension data.
• Proven ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex SAP technical issues.
• Experience translating functional and business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, functional personnel, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical leadership when necessary.

• Previous experience serving as an SAP HCM Technical Architect, Technical Lead, or Senior ABAP Developer.
• Experience with SAP Payroll schemas, rules, and related technical configurations.
• Experience supporting complex enterprise HR and Payroll environments.
• Familiarity with SAP integrations, data conversions, and system enhancements.
• Experience developing technical solutions for complex pension administration and reporting requirements.

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities…