Must reside or be willing to relocate to TX, IL, NJ, OH, DE, MD, PA, VA, NC, GA, FL
Your role in our success:
The SAP SuccessFactors Technical Lead owns the end to end architecture, configuration, integration, and operations of the SuccessFactors platform across all modules—Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, Compensation, Succession & Development, Learning, Time Tracking/EC Time, Benefit Focus, Workforce Analytics & Planning (WFA/WFP), and Employee Central Payroll. This role supervises technical/configuration teams, governs platform standards, and partners with HR and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant HXM solutions that improve employee experience and business outcomes.
What you'll be working on:
Platform Architecture & Roadmap
- Define the target architecture for SuccessFactors across modules and instances (Dev/Test/Prod), including configuration governance, RBP model, data privacy, and release strategy.
- Establish platform standards (naming, MDF object strategy, picklists, translations, workflows, business rules) and own the interface catalog and data contracts across HR processes.
Module Ownership (All Modules)
- Employee Central (EC): Data models, business rules, workflows, event reasons, Time Off/Timesheet, position/org management, and localization.
- Recruiting & Onboarding: Templates, candidate pipelines, forms, offer approvals, e‑signature, provisioning; onboarding data flows to EC.
- PM/GM & Compensation: Goal/PM templates, calibration, comp/merit/bonus cycle setup and eligibility rules.
- Succession & Development: Talent search, talent pools, career worksheets, CDP.
- Learning (LMS): Item/curricula structures, assignment profiles, content standards (SCORM/AICC/xAPI), vendor integrations.
- WFA/WFP & People Analytics (Stories/Canvas): Semantic models, metrics packs, stories, security, and data refresh schedules.
- Employee Central Payroll (ECP): Core HR ↔ payroll replication, schemas/rules oversight with partner teams, off‑cycle processing alignment.
Integration & Extensions
- Lead integrations using SAP Integration Suite (CPI), Integration Center, OData v2/v4, SFAPI (SOAP), Intelligent Services/Business Events, and SFTP.
- Architect identity and access with IAS/IPS, SSO (SAML/OAuth2), and align with enterprise identity governance.
- Orchestrate third‑party integrations (background checks, benefits, ATS/CRM, learning content, time/leave, finance) and S/4HANA/ERP HCM connectivity.
- Apply secure patterns (masking, encryption, mTLS, token‑based auth) and robust error handling, retries, and monitoring.
Data Quality, Security & Compliance
- Govern data integrity and lineage across modules; define validation and reconciliation controls.
- Enforce RBP/permission roles and DLP/PII safeguards aligned to GDPR/CCPA and industry standards.
- Oversee data migration (EC and module cutovers), audit readiness, and retention policies.
Release, Testing & Operations
- Own biannual release impact assessments, regression test planning, and enablement with HR and IT.
- Implement test automation and CI/CD where feasible; manage Configuration Transport (Manage Configuration Transport/CTC) and instance promotions.
- Establish monitoring/alerting (e.g., SAP Cloud ALM), SLA reporting, and L2/L3 incident/problem management.
Leadership, Delivery & Financials
- Supervise, mentor, and upskill internal and partner teams; conduct design reviews and technical workshops with cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Drive project planning and budgeting; manage vendor/partner delivery quality.
- Communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and translate business needs into scalable designs.
Where you'll be working...
- Hybrid with periodic travel to Newark, DE (typically ~2 weeks per month, may fluctuate due to business needs)
Who you are:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Work Experience: 7+ years in SAP HCM/SuccessFactors with 3+ years as a platform or technical lead; 2+ full lifecycle SF implementations across multiple modules including EC.
- Licensure/Certification: SAP SuccessFactors Associate certifications in EC and at least one talent module required; Professional/Specialist level and ECP preferred. PMP/Scrum Master a plus. (Mirrors certification line style of the sample.)
- Driver’s License (type): Regular Driver’s License (if applicable for occasional travel).
- Deep expertise across all SuccessFactors modules with hands‑on configuration leadership in EC plus at least three talent modules and ECP.
- Strong practical knowledge of OData/SFAPI, Integration Center, CPI, IAS/IPS, MDF, RBP, Business Rules, Workflows, Picklists/Translations, and People Analytics.
- Proven experience with global HR processes (hire‑to‑retire), multi‑country localizations, and complex org/position management.
- Solid understanding of S/4HANA/ERP HCM integration points; familiarity with payroll/time schemas/rules (with partner teams).
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills; ability to lead through influence.
What’s in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce and a culture that promotes a sense of belonging for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in SAP HCM or SAP SuccessFactors
- 3+ years of experience as a platform or technical lead
- At least two full-lifecycle SuccessFactors implementations across multiple modules, including Employee Central
- SAP SuccessFactors Associate certification in Employee Central
- SAP SuccessFactors Associate certification in at least one talent module
- Deep SuccessFactors expertise across all modules, including hands-on Employee Central leadership, at least three talent modules, and Employee Central Payroll
- Practical knowledge of OData, SFAPI, Integration Center, CPI, IAS/IPS, MDF, RBP, business rules, workflows, picklists, translations, and People Analytics
- Experience with global hire-to-retire processes, multi-country localizations, and complex organizational and position management
- Understanding of S/4HANA and ERP HCM integration points
- Familiarity with payroll and time schemas and rules
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills
- Ability to lead through influence and supervise, mentor, and develop technical teams
- Professional or Specialist SuccessFactors certification and Employee Central Payroll certification
- PMP or Scrum Master certification
- Regular driver's license, if applicable for occasional travel
What We Do
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), headquartered in Dover, Delaware, is a publicly-traded, diversified energy company principally engaged in various regulated and unregulated businesses. Through multiple divisions and subsidiaries, we operate on the Delmarva Peninsula, throughout Florida, and in Pennsylvania and Ohio providing natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing, and marketing; electricity distribution; propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing; and other related services to approximately 240,000 customers. In 2018, we were recognized as a Top Workplace in Delaware for the seventh consecutive year. Our team is comprised of talented and experienced professionals who make a difference by sharing the same brand values and incorporating them within the way we do business. We strive to create a personal connection with one another, our customers, communities, shareholders, and partners enabling us to deliver positive and meaningful results. Our commitment to this shared vision provides us with a unique position and differentiates us from other companies within our industry. To learn more about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, our businesses and career opportunities, visit www.chpk.com.
