SAP HCM Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used SAP HCM
Michael Langer
Last position:
IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank
Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance
Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Further development and configuration of recertification processes
Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)
Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards
Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles
Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews
Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout
Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies
Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)
Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes
Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development
Axel Menzel
Last position:
Interim HR Lead Transformation – International E-Commerce & Logistics Environment at Inpact HR (Interim Management)
- Organizational Design: Strategic realignment of the organizational structure to increase operational excellence and prepare for a scaled shared service model.
- Tech-Driven HR Transformation: Supporting process optimization through the integration of modern automation solutions and AI-powered tools to increase efficiency in workforce management.
- Strategic Change & Rightsizing: Design of a change-management framework to align personnel resources with a new, centralized steering model.
Alexander Kohl
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales at Accilium GmbH
- Focus on digital transformation in the energy and mobility sector, including SAP R3 transition to S/4HANA
- Project management and requirements engineering in the energy sector (workshops, requirement specification creation, process development)
- Advice on the mobility strategy for public transport/transport of Stadtwerke Wien
- Development of digital strategies for after-sales program at Daimler-Benz
Georg Oberdammer
Last position:
CIO / CDO at TroGroup
- Design and execution of the transformation journey of IT & digitization and enablement of the further development of the group
- Development of the global IT & digitization strategy (motto: “ahead of the wave”) based on group standards and USP-driven digital solutions
- Definition of the digital strategy as part of the company’s 2030 strategy with a focus on the value disciplines “operational excellence,” “customer intimacy,” “product leadership”
- Design and implementation of a business-focused, global IT organization, including existing shadow IT parts
- Digital product development with a focus on IoT, data science, AI, software development (DevOps), cloud architecture, and Azure cloud services
- Initiation and ramp-up of the CoE for artificial intelligence and data analytics, including several agentic AI projects
- Definition and global rollout of the enterprise, infrastructure, and application architecture
- Cloud transformation including setup and execution of the global S/4HANA rollout, introducing new capabilities and modules
- Global business process standardization, automation, and end-to-end digitization within and across divisions
- IT/OT integration (shop floor, CAx integration)
- P&L responsibility and further development of digital marketing & sales channels, SEO/SEA, online product configuration, PIM/DAM, eBusiness/eCommerce systems
- Implementation of a global intranet portal and several digital solutions like Workday, Concur, Softconcis, Tacto, xFlow
- Further development of Salesforce beyond CRM into a sales backbone
- Support of M&A and divestiture
- Cyber security excellence, data protection, and NIS2 preparation
- Ramp-up of nearshore and offshore locations (Poland, India)
- Evaluation and implementation of business-value–driven IT innovation like RPA, business process AI, and low-code
- IT budgeting and controlling, KPI reporting, and negotiation of large IT contracts
- Global recruiting, people retention, and development
- Stakeholder management with executive management and heads of divisions
Markus StĂĽber
Last position:
IT Transformation at Bundesrechenzentrum
- Multi-program management of an IT transformation in a public organization with 6000+ employees
Paul Stricker
Last position:
Interim Head of HR at Agaplesion Bethesda Krankenhaus Wuppertal
- Leading a professional and motivated HR team
- Improving HR processes
- Further developing the HR function
Eva Quereser
Last position:
External HR-IT Project Lead for the Introduction of Easysoft at Charité - Universitätsmedizin
- Structured data exchange with SAP HR, SAP Org Management and PEP duty scheduling
- Integration of external training centers
- Implementation of digital assignment planning
- Structured information flow via Easysoft Publish
- Development of a standardized reporting system
- Project management and close coordination with the business units and IT
- Integration of existing HR and training data into the new system environment
Gernot Weinrother
Last position:
Development & Support at Amunia (Munich)
- Developments in CRM 7.0 (Platform NW7.4) – ABAP OO, CRM WebUI, WebIC (CIC), BOL, GenIL, BAdIs in the areas of service orders, business partner, event framework, actions
- Business partner
- Middleware
- Extending/servicing CDS Views
Christian Brantner
Last position:
Lead Consultant SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) at Medium-sized trading company
- Project management for Austria payroll as part of an EC/ECP rollout (Full Lifecycle: Blueprint, Realization, Test, Go-Live, Hypercare)
- Leading and training two junior consultants (mentoring, knowledge transfer, configuration reviews)
- Ensuring compliance with Austrian regulations (income tax, social insurance, wage garnishment, special payments) and integration with Employee Central
- Process optimization and handover to ongoing operations
Michael Handl
Last position:
Voest AG
SAP S/4HANA authorizations: Project NEXUS, implementation of the authorization concept for Voest branch
Implementation of the authorization concept for Voest Bulgaria for the SAP modules FI, AM, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, PS, QM, WM and Fiori
Design, definition and implementation in the rollout
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Statistics of experts using SAP HCM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Human Resources, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
88%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Austria using SAP HCM
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
SAP HCM scope
SAP HCM, also known as SAP Human Capital Management or SAP HR, is used to run core HR processes in SAP landscapes. It covers employee data, payroll, time data, org structures and reporting for businesses that want one system for HR operations.
Typical work
- Personnel Administration and org management support
- Time Management, absence rules and payroll processes
- Interfaces to finance, identity and reporting tools
- Enhancements, forms and data migrations
Skills that matter
Strong SAP HCM professionals know infotypes, schema logic, PCRs and country-specific payroll setup. They also understand how HR data flows through the wider SAP system and how to keep changes consistent across configuration, testing and cutover.
When to bring help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise for payroll errors, retroactive changes, migrations, support packs or urgent production fixes. SAP HCM also needs outside support when internal teams are busy with S/4HANA planning, legacy stabilization or local rollouts in Austria.
What good professionals do
- Trace issues from master data to payroll results
- Document configuration clearly for HR and IT teams
- Work carefully with sensitive employee data
- Test changes across payroll periods and time scenarios
Austria projects
In Austria, SAP HCM work often sits close to local HR teams, payroll vendors and finance stakeholders. Remote support works well for analysis, configuration and testing, while on-site time helps during workshops, cutovers and stakeholder reviews in German-speaking environments.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about SAP HCM.
SAP HCM is used to manage HR master data, organizational structures, time data and payroll in the SAP environment. It is the core system many companies rely on for day-to-day personnel processes, compliance support and HR reporting.
Yes, those names usually point to the same product family. SAP HCM is the common short name, while SAP Human Capital Management and SAP HR are widely used search terms, especially in older landscapes and project documentation.
SAP HCM is the classic on-premises HR suite, while SuccessFactors is SAP’s cloud HCM offering. Companies often keep SAP HCM for payroll and core HR where existing configuration is stable, and compare it with SuccessFactors when planning a wider HR transformation.
A strong SAP HCM specialist usually also understands Payroll, Time Management, Organizational Management, Personnel Administration and interfaces to finance or identity systems. ABAP reading skills help too, especially when diagnosing enhancements, forms or data transfer issues.
SAP HCM work often needs more context than a quick configuration task because payroll, time and employee master data are closely linked. A freelancer who knows the local HR process, the country setup and the surrounding SAP landscape can usually move faster and make fewer mistakes.
Yes, many SAP HCM tasks can be handled remotely, including analysis, customizing, testing and documentation. For Austria-based teams, remote collaboration works well when communication is clear and the freelancer is comfortable working in German or in mixed English-German project settings.
Look for someone who can explain payroll logic, time evaluation and infotype behavior in plain terms. A strong SAP HCM professional also asks about dependencies, tests changes carefully and has experience with the exact country and process scope you need.
Freelance SAP HCM help is often brought in for payroll discrepancies, time evaluation errors, new interfaces, data cleanup, or support after an upgrade. It is also useful when an internal team needs extra capacity for a go-live, a migration or a sensitive HR change window.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects is 129 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,030 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 88% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects are Information Technology (80%), Manufacturing (80%), and Banking and Finance (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (90%), and Human Resources (80%).
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