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Pia Hopfner

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Marketing Expert B2B Tech SaaS

Esslingen
Pia Hopfner

Last position:

Marketing for SAP solutions at AEB SE

  • Go-to-market and campaigns for SAP-related software solutions from positioning to execution.
  • Buyer’s guides and sales tools,
  • DACH and UK including tracking and attribution,
  • Selection and management of the performance agency,
  • Content concept for the DSAG Annual Congress trade fair booth,
  • quality assurance of SAP-related content.
  • Evaluation of two marketing platforms as a decision basis for management, implementation in HubSpot.
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Sergey Komarov

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Managing Director Cybersecurity

Stuttgart
Sergey Komarov

Last position:

Managing Director Cybersecurity at CBA-Cybersecurity and Business Advisory GmbH

  • Development of comprehensive services in cybersecurity, IT governance, and AI
  • Building and delivering strategic security solutions such as vCISO service, ISMS, SOC-as-a-Service (SIEM, SOAR, use cases, playbooks, threat hunting, incident response), AI-driven risk and compliance tools, and frameworks for outsourcing and third-party risks
  • Supporting companies in meeting regulatory requirements and certifications (ISMS, NIS-2, DORA, CRA, KRITIS, ISO 27001, TISAX, BSI IT Baseline Protection, EU AI Act)
  • Promoting innovations in cybersecurity automation, AI governance, and secure digital transformation
  • Responsible for company growth, client relations, and strategic partnerships
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Michael Berger

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Program and Project Manager

Stuttgart
Michael Berger

Last position:

Program and Project Manager at Independent

  • Project management: rollout, migration and implementation of international IT projects
  • Sales and business development
  • Finance and team management (up to 24 senior consultants) and stakeholder management (including executive level)
  • Projects include diverse SAP ERP; SAP S/4HANA; cloud/on-premise, AI, machine learning
  • Responsible for project computerized system validation (CSV), QA, project quality
  • Implementation of CSV, QA in the project
  • Key account management; responsible for all client projects and offerings
  • Development of RFIs and RFPs
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Erol Tel

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Independent Study

Nürtingen
Erol Tel

Last position:

Continental AG

  • Analyze and fix data flows between PMD and SAP HR/S4 systems using SAP PI/PO and ABAP, especially in the HR area.
  • Provide integration services by developing, customizing, and troubleshooting issues in custom interfaces and processes.
  • Participate in technical and functional discussions to align the HR system architecture and integration strategies.
  • Ensure system stability and data accuracy by proactively identifying and resolving integration issues to contribute to ongoing project success.
  • Transfer HR data via OData service to SuccessFactors ABAP-OO report: access LDAP user data alongside SAP user data and update the email address and Windows ID in SAP.
  • S/4 HANA, ABAP/4, ABAP-Object, S/4 HR, FI, SoapUI, Postman, REST API, JSON.
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Andreas Neumann

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Project Manager

Stuttgart
Andreas Neumann

Last position:

Project Manager at Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg rbb / IVZ

  • Implementation of a GDPR-compliant knowledge management system "Ylvi" using Microsoft Azure Cloud Services (EU operation)
  • Deployment of RAG technology (Retrieval Augmented Generation) and ChatGPT model for a digital coaching service
  • Provision of company information: training documents, training videos, intranet content, technical concepts, best-practice processes, change management materials
  • Used as an expert system in user support, with key users and end users
  • Knowledge transfer on LLMs and RAG
  • Research and development of RAG model structure and language model configuration
  • Solution architecture, document analysis, test concept for language models, knowledge transfer workshops, content analysis, test concept, system prompt development
  • Development control, stakeholder management, change management, implementation, deployment
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Giovanni Bocale

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Freelance / Interim Recruiter

Stuttgart
Giovanni Bocale

Last position:

Freelance / Interim Recruiter at Kandidaten Kraft

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Statistics of experts using SAP HCM

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

16 years (Germany: 23 years)

Position duration

2.2 years (Germany: 3.4 years)

Positions per freelancer

12 (Germany: 15)

Top business areas

Project Management, Human Resources, Information Technology

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Human Resources, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

67% (Germany: 81%)

Master's degree or higher

17% (Germany: 49%)

Certifications per freelancer

2 (Germany: 3)

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart using SAP HCM

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 816 €
Germany avg. 896 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 760 €
Germany median 920 €

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, supports core HR work across employee data, payroll, time, and personnel processes. It is used where companies need stable HR operations tied to SAP landscapes.

Typical tasks

  • Maintain personnel administration and organizational data
  • Run payroll and time-related processes
  • Support reporting, interfaces, and authorizations
  • Help with upgrades, testing, and production support

Ecosystem

Strong specialists know the SAP HCM components around PA, OM, PT, and PY, plus related tools such as ABAP, IDoc, and workflow. They also understand how HCM connects with SAP ERP and, where needed, SuccessFactors or other HR systems.

When companies need help

Many teams bring in freelance SAP HCM professionals for rollouts, payroll corrections, interface issues, and migration work. They are also useful when internal HR and IT teams need short-term support for change windows, audits, or release fixes.

What strong experts deliver

Good SAP HCM experts work cleanly across configuration, data quality, testing, and support. They document changes well, understand HR process impact, and can speak clearly with HR, payroll, IT, and business stakeholders.

Stuttgart projects

In Stuttgart, SAP HCM work often sits close to manufacturing, automotive, and wider enterprise HR environments. Companies usually want professionals who can work in German and English, join on site when needed, and still handle remote collaboration without losing process detail.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to SAP HCM.

SAP HCM is used to manage core HR processes such as employee data, organizational structures, time, payroll, and HR reporting. It helps companies keep these processes consistent inside the SAP environment. In practice, it often sits at the center of day-to-day HR operations.

Yes, SAP HCM is the common abbreviation for SAP Human Capital Management. People also still refer to it as SAP HR in older system contexts. When searching for experts, all three terms can point to the same skill set.

SAP HCM is the classic on-premise HR suite, while SuccessFactors is SAP’s cloud HR solution. Many companies still run HCM for payroll and core personnel processes, then connect or plan a transition to cloud tools. A strong specialist should understand both the current setup and the migration path.

A strong SAP HCM specialist usually knows ABAP, interface handling, authorization concepts, and HR process design. Payroll knowledge is important, especially for sensitive production issues. Experience with testing, documentation, and stakeholder communication also matters.

Companies often bring in SAP HCM professionals for payroll incidents, data corrections, upgrades, or interface problems. Freelance support also helps during peak change periods or when internal teams are short on capacity. In Stuttgart, this often works well in hybrid setups where local workshops are combined with remote delivery.

For SAP HCM, depth matters more than a fixed number of projects. A useful expert should have handled real HR processes end to end, not just basic configuration. The right fit depends on whether the task is support, rollout, testing, or migration.

Much of SAP HCM can be handled remotely, especially analysis, configuration, testing, and issue resolution. On-site time is often helpful for workshops, sensitive payroll discussions, and sign-off meetings. In Stuttgart, many companies ask for a mix of both.

Look for clear process understanding, stable payroll and time knowledge, and careful handling of master data. A good SAP HCM expert explains risks early, documents changes well, and tests before go-live. References from similar HR or payroll projects are usually more useful than broad claims.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 816 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 17% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and Spanish (43%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Professional Services (86%), and Banking and Finance (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Stuttgart, Germany who have used SAP HCM in their recent projects are Project Management (86%), Human Resources (71%), and Information Technology (71%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP HCM

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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