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We are seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Functional Consultant / Product Owner to take ownership of a critical people technology landscape and drive the ongoing evolution of HR systems. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep SuccessFactors expertise with strong business engagement skills and a proven ability to translate organisational needs into practical, scalable solutions.

As the lead functional specialist, you will work closely with HR, Payroll, Technology teams and external partners to shape platform capabilities, optimise processes and ensure business outcomes are achieved. You will provide strategic guidance across the SuccessFactors ecosystem, balancing operational stability with future-focused improvements and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary functional owner for the SAP SuccessFactors platform
• Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements, prioritise initiatives and maintain a value-driven product roadmap
• Drive solution design decisions across Employee Central, Onboarding and payroll-related functionality
• Oversee platform enhancements, releases, testing activities and change implementation
• Evaluate proposed solutions from implementation partners and vendors, ensuring recommendations align with business objectives and best practice
• Facilitate governance, prioritisation and planning forums to manage demand and delivery pipelines
• Identify system impacts, interdependencies and potential risks associated with new initiatives
• Provide clear, business-focused advice on complex system capabilities, constraints and opportunities
• Work collaboratively across business, technical and third-party teams to drive successful outcomes and informed decision-making
• Champion continuous improvement, adoption of best practice and long-term platform sustainability

Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, particularly Employee Central and Onboarding
• Strong understanding of payroll integrations and associated HR technology processes
• Demonstrated experience as a Functional Consultant, Product Owner, HR Systems Lead or similar role
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across multiple organisational levels
• Experience defining business requirements and translating them into effective system solutions
• Strong facilitation, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to critically assess vendor proposals, delivery estimates and solution approaches
• Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments

For further information for please call Maree Hayes on (04) 4999 471.