SAP SuccessFactors Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used SAP SuccessFactors
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.
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
Michael Vyborny
Last position:
Project Lead for SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur Migration at Telecommunications
- Led the migration to SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur
- Created and negotiated contracts for managed payroll and AMS services
- Extended service agreements with the existing provider
- Ensured data archiving, including contract negotiations
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
Stefan Wurm
Last position:
Corporate IT Project Manager at OctaPharma
- SAP rollout to multiple locations of the company
- Predictive project management
- Functional stream lead
- Coordination of 17 streams
- Data migration support
- Cutover management (go live)
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
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
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Statistics of experts using SAP SuccessFactors
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Human Resources, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
2
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
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Average rates of experts in Austria using SAP SuccessFactors
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
Core platform
SAP SuccessFactors is SAP’s cloud suite for human capital management. It is used to run core HR, talent, recruiting and learning processes in one system. Companies bring in specialists when they need clean design, stable setups and reliable support across the full employee lifecycle.
Common modules
- Employee Central for core HR data and workflows
- Recruiting and Recruiting Marketing for hiring processes
- Onboarding for new starter journeys
- Performance, goals, compensation and learning
- Reporting and permission design across the suite
Integration work
SuccessFactors rarely runs alone. Strong professionals connect it to SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, payroll, identity systems and local HR tools through integration middleware, APIs and file-based loads. They also handle data mapping, error handling and stable interface operations.
Typical projects
Companies hire freelance expertise for implementations, module rollouts, migrations from SAP HCM, and fixes after a weak setup. They also need help with process redesign, security roles, forms, translations and testing before go-live. In Austria, that often means supporting multilingual HR teams and distributed business units.
What good experts do
- Translate HR needs into a workable system design
- Understand master data, workflows and permissions
- Spot risks in integrations and data migration
- Communicate clearly with HR, IT and payroll teams
- Document decisions so support stays manageable
Why companies call them
A project usually needs help when timelines are tight, internal teams lack SuccessFactors depth, or a release has broken an existing process. The best specialists are calm in structured environments, careful with data and comfortable with change control. They know how to keep HR operations stable while the system evolves.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with SAP SuccessFactors? These answers cover the essentials.
SAP SuccessFactors is used to manage core HR, recruiting, onboarding, performance, compensation and learning in the cloud. It gives HR teams a single place to run employee data and related workflows. Companies usually bring in specialists when they need the system to reflect real HR processes, not just standard templates.
SAP SuccessFactors is SAP’s cloud HR suite, while SAP HCM is the older on-premise approach many companies still know from past projects. The cloud suite is often chosen for broader talent processes, regular releases and easier access for distributed teams. A good freelancer should understand both the business fit and the migration path from legacy HR setups.
A strong SAP SuccessFactors specialist usually combines module knowledge with HR process thinking, data handling and integration skills. Common adjacent skills include SAP integration tools, identity and access design, reporting, testing and change management. If payroll or SAP ERP is involved, that background helps even more.
For a small configuration task, one focused specialist may be enough. For a rollout, migration or multi-module setup, you need someone who has seen end-to-end deliveries, not just one screen or workflow. With SAP SuccessFactors, experience with data migration, permissions and integrations often matters as much as module knowledge.
Yes, SAP SuccessFactors projects often work well with remote specialists because much of the work is process design, configuration and testing. For Austria-based teams, it helps if the freelancer can coordinate in English and, when needed, align with German-speaking HR stakeholders. On-site time is most useful during workshops, go-live support or sensitive rollout phases.
The biggest risks in SAP SuccessFactors projects are poor data quality, unclear ownership, weak permissions and underplanned integrations. Reporting and localization can also become pain points if they are left too late. A careful specialist will test business scenarios, not only technical connections.
Ask for examples of completed module work, migration decisions and integration troubleshooting, not just general HR system exposure. A solid SuccessFactors professional can explain why a setup was chosen, what broke during testing and how they fixed it. Clear documentation and structured handover are strong signs of quality.
Freelancers should expect structured HR processes, access controls and close coordination with HR, IT and payroll. In SAP SuccessFactors work, success depends on careful analysis, clean documentation and disciplined testing. It also helps to know whether the client is building greenfield, changing an existing setup or replacing SAP HCM.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SuccessFactors in their recent projects is 143 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,144 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SuccessFactors in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SuccessFactors in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SuccessFactors in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (57%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SuccessFactors in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (71%), and Automotive (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SuccessFactors in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Human Resources (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP SuccessFactors
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