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SAP SuccessFactors is SAP's cloud HCM suite covering core HR, recruiting, learning, performance, and compensation. As organisations migrate from SAP HCM on-premise or other HCM platforms, SuccessFactors consultants are in high demand. We place certified SuccessFactors consultants who have delivered production Employee Central and talent module implementations.
- Employee Central configuration, position management, and global benefits and time-off setup
- Recruiting, Onboarding, Learning Management, and Performance and Goals module implementation
- We screen for practical depth, not just certifications
- Contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time — your choice
- US and Canada talent. Shortlist in 5–10 business days.
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About CRM Force
Boutique means something different when the person who built the company has done the work.
Saad Ahmed spent 20 years as a CRM consultant, solution architect, and implementation lead — building marketing automation and CRM systems for clients from start-ups to publicly traded enterprises. He founded CRM Force to bring practitioner-led vetting to a space dominated by generalist agencies.
Every candidate goes through a two-step internal qualification process — reviewed by two separate evaluators before they reach you. We confirm experience, certifications, technical depth, and fit. You receive a shortlist, not a resume dump.
CRM consultants, architects, developers, and admins. Marketing automation specialists. RevOps leaders, business analysts, and project managers. If it touches the CRM or marketing technology stack, we place it. Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire — across all seniority levels.
We Recruit for You
Three reasons companies choose us over a traditional recruiter — and what makes the difference in practice.
Vetted by Someone Who Has Done the Work
Saad Ahmed, founder of CRM Force, spent 20 years as a CRM Consultant and Solution Architect — building HubSpot implementations, designing data models, and running client engagements himself. When he reviews a candidate for your role, he is not reading a job description. He is evaluating whether someone can do work he has done himself. That distinction matters.
No Resume Dumps. A Shortlist You Can Act On.
You receive 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — why we believe they fit your role, where they are strong, and what to probe in the interview. Our internal process puts every candidate through two separate evaluation stages before they reach you. You only meet people who have cleared the bar.
Three Engagement Models. One Standard.
Contract for short and long-term engagements. Contract-to-hire when you want to try before you commit. Direct placement for permanent roles. Every model includes the same sourcing, multi-stage screening, skills assessment, and reference validation. The delivery vehicle changes — the standard does not.
Our Recruitment Process
Four steps from brief to shortlist — no surprises, no padding, no wasted interviews.
We Learn Your Requirements
A focused role briefing call — not a generic intake form. We ask about portal size, Hub configuration, seniority level, technical depth required, team structure, and what a genuinely great candidate looks like for your specific situation. The brief matters more than most clients expect.
We Search Our Network
We work our pre-built database of CRM and HubSpot professionals alongside targeted outreach to passive candidates who are not actively applying. The majority of the people we present are not on job boards — they are available to the right opportunity, if the right person asks.
You Receive a Shortlist
Typically 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — not just a resume. We tell you why we believe each person is right for your specific role, where they are strong, and what you should probe in the interview. You decide who moves forward.
We Support You to Offer
We coordinate interviews, facilitate debriefs, provide market-rate compensation benchmarks, and support you through the offer stage. The search does not end when we send the shortlist — it ends when you have the right person in the role.
Find an SAP SuccessFactors Consultant
We place CRM and Marketing Automation professionals across the US and Canada.
Industries We Serve
SAP SuccessFactors consultants are placed across all industries migrating from SAP HCM on-premise or other HR platforms to the SuccessFactors cloud HCM suite. We work with organizations of all sizes — from growth-stage startups to publicly traded enterprises — across all major industries.
Not sure what you need? We can help you define the role.
One conversation is usually enough. No commitment required.
When You Need an SAP SuccessFactors Consultant
A few things we hear from clients before they reach out.
- Implementing Employee Central as the core HR system of record for the organisation
- Migrating from SAP HCM on-premise to SuccessFactors using the SAP HCM-to-SuccessFactors integration
- Implementing Recruiting and Onboarding for talent acquisition and new hire experience
- Configuring Learning Management for compliance training, development paths, and certifications
- Implementing Performance and Goals or Compensation for performance review cycles and merit planning
How We Vet SAP SuccessFactors Consultants
SuccessFactors consulting requires module-specific configuration depth and HR process expertise. We assess both.
Red Flags to Watch For
- Only SAP HCM on-premise experience — has not worked in a SuccessFactors environment
- Employee Central exposure but cannot explain business rules or MDF object configuration
- Only one module experience with no understanding of cross-module dependencies (e.g., EC-to-Recruiting or EC-to-Payroll)
- No integration experience — treats SuccessFactors as a standalone system without understanding payroll or ERP connectivity
Whatever your sector, we know CRM talent.
Tell us about the role and we will get back to you within one business day.
SuccessFactors Specialisations We Place
SAP SuccessFactors talent spans core HR, talent acquisition, learning, and compensation.
Employee Central
Core HR, position management, global time off, benefits, and role-based permissions.
Recruiting & Onboarding
Talent acquisition workflow, offer management, and new hire onboarding configuration.
Learning Management
LMS curriculum design, compliance tracking, and learning assignment configuration.
Performance & Compensation
Performance review form design, goal alignment, calibration, and merit planning cycles.
SAP SuccessFactors Roles We Place
From EC administrators to talent module leads, we place the full SuccessFactors talent spectrum.
SuccessFactors EC Consultant
Configures Employee Central as the core HR system of record — business rules, permissions, time off, and benefits.
- EC foundation object configuration
- Business rules and MDF objects
- Role-based permissions (RBP)
SuccessFactors Talent Consultant
Implements one or more talent modules — Recruiting, Onboarding, Learning, or Performance and Goals.
- Module-specific configuration
- Workflow and form design
- Integration with Employee Central
SuccessFactors Lead Consultant
Leads the SuccessFactors implementation workstream across EC and talent modules on enterprise programmes.
- Implementation workstream leadership
- Architecture and integration design
- Business stakeholder management
Frequently Asked Questions
- What modules does SAP SuccessFactors include?
- SAP SuccessFactors includes Employee Central (core HR and system of record), Recruiting and Onboarding (talent acquisition), Learning Management (LMS), Performance and Goals (performance management), Succession and Development (succession planning and career development), Compensation (merit, bonus, equity planning), Workforce Analytics (people analytics), and Employee Central Payroll (cloud payroll). Most organisations implement Employee Central as the foundation and add talent modules based on priority.
- What is Employee Central and why is it implemented first?
- Employee Central is the core HR module and system of record in SuccessFactors — it stores employee master data (personal information, employment, job, pay, and organisation). All other SuccessFactors modules connect to Employee Central for employee data, so it is almost always the first module implemented. Without Employee Central, talent modules like Recruiting or Learning cannot access employee and position data for workflow and assignment.
- How often does SAP release updates to SuccessFactors?
- SAP releases updates to SuccessFactors twice per year (half-yearly releases) — typically in the first and second half of the calendar year. These releases include new features, UI changes, and sometimes changes to configuration behaviour. All customers receive the update automatically, but SAP provides a preview tenant (usually 4-6 weeks before the production release) to test impact. SuccessFactors consultants must manage this release cycle as ongoing administration — it is not a set-and-forget system.
- What certification does a SAP SuccessFactors consultant need?
- SAP offers module-specific SuccessFactors certifications — including Employee Central, Recruiting, Learning, and Performance and Goals. The certification exams test configuration knowledge and are renewed with each major release cycle. Certified SuccessFactors consultants demonstrate validated module knowledge; we prioritise certified candidates but also evaluate non-certified candidates with strong project portfolio evidence.
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