HCM Solutions Lead

XcedeLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead critical HCM solution design and delivery within a major transformation program at a prestigious investment bank, with a negotiable rate and potential for extension. You'll thrive here if you have extensive SuccessFactors/HCM experience and enjoy driving complex, multi-workstream projects in a dynamic environment. Apply now to make a significant impact on this exciting initiative!

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

On Site

Location

London, United Kingdom

OnboardingPayrollRecruitingSAPSuccessFactors

Job Description

An IT Solutions Provider are looking for a HCM Solutions Lead to Join an Investment Bank
ASAP START - 4 Month initial contract (Extendable)
RATE - Negotiable (Inside IR35)
LOCATION - CANARY WHARF (3-4 DAYS ONSITE)
Own the end-to-end HCM solution design and delivery across all SuccessFactors/HCM components, as part of the broader SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud transformation.

Key responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of all HCM components (eg Employee Central, Payroll, Time Management, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, Compensation) within the wider transformation programme.
Ensure HCM solution design aligns with the S/4HANA Core Finance, Ariba and Concur workstreams, and with the bank's broader upstream/downstream process landscape.
Coordinate with the Technical Architect and Cutover Manager to ensure HCM readiness for cutover and go-live.
Act as the functional point of reference for all HCM-related decisions across the programme.

Requirements

10+ years' experience across SuccessFactors/HCM, with hands-on ownership of the full component suite.
Banking/financial services sector experience a strong plus.
Comfortable working across planning, implementation and execution phases in a complex, multi-workstream transformation.