Suné Nagel
Centurion
Summary
Senior SAP SuccessFactors Architect and Lead Employee Central Consultant with over 9 years in technical configuration and project leadership. Expertise in architecting complex, multi-national HR systems and executing end-to-end implementations across diverse industries. Skilled in global system design, leveraging the Metadata Framework, Role-Based Permissions, and advanced Business Rules. Certified in SAP Activate Project Management and various SAP modules, facilitating structured agile activities and holistic HR landscape design.
Overview
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Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP SuccessFactors Global Rollout Specialist
BMW IT Hub South Africa
04.2022 - Current
- As the Global Rollout Specialist for BMW's enterprise HR transformation, I lead the technical and functional deployment of the Employee Central (EC) module across a massive international footprint, ensuring absolute alignment with regional statutory requirements and global corporate standards. Travelled to Germany and Singapore as part of the roll-out.
- Global Localization: Orchestrated the rollout and rigorous statutory localization of the EC module across 35 independent countries, managing complex country-specific fields (CSF), specialized time-off rules, and varied regional pay structures.
- Data Migration & Integrity: Directed comprehensive legacy data migration workstreams, ensuring zero data loss and maintaining architectural integrity within the SuccessFactors Corporate and Succession Data Models.
- System Optimization & Release Management: Conducted in-depth analysis of SAP bi-annual release notes, advising global business stakeholders on recommended architectural upgrades and executing rigorous post-release regression testing.
- Technical Configuration: Managed the translation and configuration of non-standard objects, custom labels, and dynamic workflows leveraging the advanced capabilities of the Metadata Framework (MDF).
- Hypercure Support: Delivered high-tier post-go-live hypercare support and developed complex ad-hoc reporting structures to ensure seamless operational continuity post-deployment.
- Contract
- (4 yrs 6 mos)
Senior SuccessFactors Consultant
Business Connexion (BCX)
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Deployed as a Senior functional lead to architect and implement SAP SuccessFactors solutions for major telecommunications and chemical manufacturing enterprises.
- AECI Limited (Mar 2018 - Feb 2022): Played a pivotal role in a massive 24-country global rollout of Employee Central. Engineered complex Business Rules and RBP security models. Successfully implemented the Global Benefits module (including a bespoke Fuel Management application) and provided sustained tier-3 support.
- Telkom SOC Limited (Jul 2020 - Mar 2022): Served as Lead EC Consultant, providing strategic project governance and budget control support to the Project Manager. Architected the integration of Employee Central with existing SuccessFactors Talent modules. Directed business process review workshops, iteration planning, and UAT across cross-functional enterprise teams.
- (2 yrs 9 mos)
SuccessFactors Consultant
NGA Human Resources
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Specialized in the foundational configuration and deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and associated talent modules for heavy industry, automotive, and utility sectors.
- Toyota Motors South Africa (Apr 2017 - Oct 2017): Facilitated intensive EC configuration workshops, mapped complex Role-Based Permissions (RBP), and executed localized EC configurations for the automotive manufacturing sector.
- Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (Apr 2016 - Nov 2017): Reviewed and optimized legacy business process requirements, designed iteration workshops, executed highly sensitive data migrations, and delivered comprehensive end-user training programs to ensure seamless system adoption.
- Lixil (Jun 2017 - Oct 2017): Executed localized requirement gathering, module implementations, and statutory requirements within a broader global rollout framework. Travelled to Europe to support the global project.
- Early Career Engagements: Supported SuccessFactors Performance & Goals (PMGM) workshops and Succession module implementations for Business Connexion and Telkom, establishing a strong foundation in the broader SAP HCM ecosystem through job profiling and training material creation.
- (6 yrs 9 mos)
Office Administrator / Intern Project Administrator
Digital Technology Collaborative (Pty) Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Delivered project administration and back-office support, enhancing organizational and documentation skills for smooth transition into IT project management and ERP consulting environments.
- (7 mos)
- Managed office correspondence, including emails, phone calls and mail, efficiently and promptly.
- Handled incoming calls and correspondence, providing timely responses to enquiries and bolstering company communication.
- Communicated with staff through various internal platforms to keep colleagues informed of office updates.
Assistant to Shared Services
Collaborit Solutions (Pty) Ltd
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Facilitated shared services operations in digital technology environment, enhancing cross-functional service delivery, client communications, and optimising internal processes.
- (4 mos)
- Completed work to agreed standards and specifications.
- Learnt practical skills and techniques by shadowing senior staff to understand organisation's operations, policies and procedures.
- Greeted visitors and appropriately directed to designated areas.
Skills
- SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC)
- Global Rollout & Localization
- Data migration
- Legacy Data Migration Strategy
- MDF configuration
- Metadata Framework (MDF)
- Role-Based Permissions (RBP)
- RBP security
- UAT, Hypercare & Release Management
- SAP Activate Agile Methodology
- Global rollout
- Stakeholder management
- Employee central
Certification
Methodology Certifications, SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager (C_ACTIVATE), Core HR Certifications, SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Core (C_THR81), SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 (C_THR97), Talent & Lifecycle Certifications, SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Learning Management (C_THR88), SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Succession Management
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sun%C3%A8-nagel-b14764b1/
Timeline
SAP SuccessFactors Global Rollout Specialist
BMW IT Hub South Africa
04.2022 - Current
Senior SuccessFactors Consultant
Business Connexion (BCX)
07.2019 - 03.2022
SuccessFactors Consultant
NGA Human Resources
07.2015 - 06.2019
Assistant to Shared Services
Collaborit Solutions (Pty) Ltd
03.2015 - 06.2015
Office Administrator / Intern Project Administrator
Digital Technology Collaborative (Pty) Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2015