This profile describes the skills required for a Technical Consultant responsible for the configuration, technical support, and continuous improvement of Personnel Administration (PA) and Organizational Management (OM) in SAP HCM landscapes. The role combines hands-on system expertise, SAP HCM development skills, and a solid understanding of HR processes and integration dependencies. 

SAP HCM Core Knowledge – PA & OM 

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP HCM Personnel Administration (PA) and Organizational Management (OM) 

• In-depth understanding of personnel master data structures, infotypes, subtypes, and validity concepts 

• Knowledge of organizational objects, relationships, plan versions, and evaluation paths 

Personnel Administration – Technical Skills 

• Configuration and maintenance of PA infotypes and subtypes 

• Technical support of core PA processes (hire, transfer, organizational change, termination) 

• Analysis and resolution of PA-related data inconsistencies and error situations 

• Handling of time-dependent and historical HR master data 

Organizational Management – Technical Skills 

• Technical maintenance of organizational structures (org units, positions, jobs) 

• Support of reporting lines and managerial hierarchies 

• Understanding of OM integration with PA and downstream HR processes 

SAP HCM Development Skills 

• ABAP development in SAP HCM context (reports, enhancements, interfaces) 

• Development and enhancement of HR reports using logical databases (PNP/PNPCE) 

• Implementation and analysis of AUTHORITY-CHECKS in HR applications 

• Experience with HCM-specific user exits, BAdIs, and enhancement frameworks 

• Debugging and analysis of standard SAP HCM programs 

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Forms / Smart Forms for HR outputs (optional) 

• Understanding of data models for PA and OM from a developer perspective 

Integration & Dependencies 

• Understanding of PA and OM integration with Time Management and Payroll 

• Awareness of authorization concepts impacting PA and OM data access 

• Support of interfaces and data consistency across HR systems 

Customizing & Configuration 

• HCM Customizing in PA- and OM-related settings 

• Assessment of customizing impacts on data quality and technical behavior 

• Close collaboration with functional consultants and developers for change implementation 

Technical Analysis & Support 

• Incident and problem analysis in PA and OM areas 

• Use of debugging and analysis tools to identify root causes 

• Support of testing activities (unit tests, UAT, regression testing) 

Operational & Soft Skills 

• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented working style 

• Clear communication with HR process owners and IT stakeholders 

• Documentation of developments, configurations, and technical designs