SAP HR ABAP Consultant

SAP HR ABAP Developer – Senior Associate / Consultant
Experience: 5–10 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or MCA
Joining: Immediate Joiners Only
Interview Process: 2 Virtual Rounds
Function: SAP HCM – Technical (ABAP)
About the Role
We are looking for experienced SAP HR ABAP Developers to build, enhance, and support the technical layer of a large, live SAP HCM landscape.
The role involves hands-on development across Payroll (PY), Organizational Management (OM), Personnel Administration (PA), and Time Management (TM). You will be responsible for developing complex ABAP programs, interfaces, forms, enhancements, and integrations while working closely with functional consultants and business analysts.
The role requires strong technical ownership, from requirement analysis and technical design through development, testing, deployment, production support, and user enablement.
The candidate should also be comfortable using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor and Claude for coding, debugging, and code review.
Key Responsibilities1. Core SAP ABAP Development
Develop, test, debug, and maintain complex ABAP programs for SAP HCM implementation and support.
Develop Classical and ALV Reports, Dialog/Module Pool Programs, Custom Transactions, and Background Jobs.
Implement enhancements using User Exits, Customer Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancement Spots.
Develop data conversion and migration programs using BDC, LSMW, and BAPIs.
Develop output forms using SAPscript, Smart Forms, and Adobe Forms.
Develop and consume OData services and REST APIs for Fiori, portals, and third-party applications.
Analyse, implement, and regression-test relevant SAP OSS Notes.
Perform code optimisation and follow SAP coding, naming, security, and development standards.
2. SAP HR / Payroll Development
Work across SAP PY, OM, PA, and TM modules.
Develop HR-specific technical objects including:
Infotype enhancements
Custom infotypes
Dynamic Actions
HR Logical Databases
HR Macros
Payroll and Time Management reports
Payroll clusters
Provide technical support during payroll cycles, statutory reporting, and period-end activities.
Develop and support payroll posting, bank file, statutory, and third-party interfaces.
3. Integration & Interfaces
Design and develop integrations using:
BAPI
RFC
ALE
IDOCs
Handle IDOC configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and error resolution.
Develop integrations between SAP HR and downstream systems such as FI, time-capture systems, benefits platforms, and vendor applications.
Build and support file-based and API-based integrations with reconciliation and exception reporting.
4. Analysis, Testing & Delivery
Follow SAP ASAP / SAP Activate methodologies across the project lifecycle.
Analyse business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
Prepare Technical Specifications (TS) and development documentation.
Prepare test data and perform Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and UAT Support.
Conduct root-cause analysis and provide permanent solutions for recurring application issues.
Manage transports, version control, deployment, and technical documentation across environments.
Identify critical application issues, analyse data, evaluate alternatives, and recommend appropriate solutions.
5. Collaboration & Production Support
Work closely with SAP Functional Consultants, Business Analysts, and business stakeholders.
Ensure business requirements are correctly translated into technical solutions.
Provide production support and troubleshoot critical issues.
Conduct knowledge transfer and prepare user guides and handover documentation.
Support users and stakeholders effectively throughout the solution lifecycle.
Mandatory Skills
SAP ABAP: 4–6+ years of strong hands-on experience.
Strong experience in:
Classical & ALV Reports
Dialog/Module Pool Programming
BDC / LSMW
BAdIs / User Exits / Customer Exits
SAPscript
Smart Forms
Adobe Forms
Strong working knowledge of SAP HR/HCM modules: PY, OM, PA, and TM.
Hands-on experience with HR-specific ABAP, including:
Infotypes
Logical Databases
HR Macros
Payroll Clusters
Strong integration experience with BAPI, RFC, ALE, and IDOCs.
Experience developing and consuming OData Services / REST APIs.
Hands-on experience in SAP data conversion/migration, preferably HR or FI.
Practical experience with Cursor and Claude or similar AI-assisted development tools.
Experience in analysing, implementing, and validating SAP OSS Notes.
Knowledge of SAP ASAP / Activate methodology.
Good understanding of HR and Payroll business processes.
Good to Have
Web Dynpro ABAP
SAP Enterprise Portal
BSP Application Development
SAP Fiori / UI5
CDS Views
SAP S/4HANA
SuccessFactors integration
Knowledge of Indian statutory payroll processes such as:
PF
ESI
PT
TDS
Gratuity
Behavioural & Professional Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong ownership and ability to manage deliverables independently.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
Willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies and development tools.
Comfortable working in a full-time, on-site environment.
Qualification
B.E. / B.Tech (minimum) or MCA from a recognised institution.
SAP ABAP or SAP HCM certification will be an added advantage.
Ideal Candidate
Candidates should have strong hands-on SAP HR ABAP development experience along with practical exposure to SAP HCM modules, Payroll, ABAP enhancements, forms, interfaces, IDOCs, OData/API development, and HR-specific technical objects.
Immediate joiners are preferred/required.

Work arrangement
Yes