About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Senior HCM Systems Engineer configures across modules, stewards integrations, and leads workstreams through sprints and releases. Ensures scalable solutions and data quality across HCM and downstream systems. Cross-functional with a depth emphasis on at least one platform.

This position will support our Technology Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be located in Dallas, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•    Configure objects/fields/associations, business rules, workflows, RBP, and picklists aligned to standards.
•    Maintain and improve integrations across HCM and adjacent systems; manage mappings, file/API jobs, monitoring dashboards, and error handling.
•    Define validated import templates and guardrails for mass changes tied to configuration.
•    Author test cases; execute release/regression testing across modules; update runbooks and knowledge articles.
•    Troubleshoot systemic data/config issues and implement durable fixes (not recurring patches).
•    Optimize approval flows and role structures; align with security policies.
•    Coordinate change windows and stakeholder communications; write user stories and acceptance criteria.

•    Owns configuration and technical integration across the HCM landscape; does not perform routine operational data entry/maintenance.
•    Provides Tier-2/3 functional support; Tier-1 operational tickets handled by HR operations.

Education & Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.

•    3–5 years in HCM with hands-on configuration in one or more: SAP SuccessFactors, Kronos/UKG WFM, or SAP ECC (HR).
•    Understanding of cross-module and downstream dependencies; familiarity with IDoc/data structures and integration patterns.
•    Experience with interface monitoring, file/API job orchestration, and error recovery.
•    Agile team experience and strong technical documentation skills.

Travel Requirements

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially.  These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for.  There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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