How to hire an erp consultant

How to hire an erp consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step erp consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an erp consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new erp consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the erp consultant you need to hire. Certain erp consultant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An erp consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, erp consultants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of erp consultants.

   Type of ERP Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   ERP Consultant	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$29-49
   Customer Relationship Management Consultant	A customer relationship management consultant is responsible for providing management solutions for clients to develop successful customer relationships. Customer relationship management consultants evaluate business requirements and plans and identify potential risks that may affect the reputation and stability of an organization in the market... Show more	$35-62
   Oracle Functional Consultant	Oracle functional consultants are professionals who are responsible for providing Oracle application solutions to a range of clients across high-profile jobs. These consultants are required to conduct several sessions with key users so that they can analyze their business requirements and perform analysis to map their requirements... Show more	$35-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cash Management
   • Fixed Assets
   • Business Process
   • Prototyping
   • Oracle Erp
   • Gap Analysis
   • Gl
   • User Training
   • PeopleSoft
   • SLA
   • EBS
   • Payables
   • Treasury
   • Oracle Ebs

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage several small/medium SCM re-engineering projects and perform UAT's with business users.
   • Lead the successful 'Go-Lives' for Baxter's Poland and Portugal ERP deployments base on localization requirements.
   • Provide emergency support to internal/external customers requiring the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and rapidly troubleshoot complex applications.
   • Foster's Australia which maintains GL calendar of July-June.
   • Resolve invoice / journal entry posting discrepancies within the GL module.
   • Provide SAS programming support to members of the project team (i.e.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your erp consultant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An erp consultant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, erp consultants' average salary in mississippi is 35% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level erp consultants earn 41% less than senior-level erp consultants.
   • Certifications. An erp consultant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an erp consultant's salary.

   Average erp consultant salary

   $79,500yearly

   $38.22 hourly rate

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   Entry-level erp consultant salary

   $61,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average erp consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$104,804	$50
   2	Massachusetts	$93,422	$45
   3	Maryland	$90,897	$44
   4	Washington	$87,857	$42
   5	New York	$83,833	$40
   6	Arizona	$82,267	$40
   7	New Jersey	$81,518	$39
   8	District of Columbia	$80,917	$39
   9	Ohio	$80,819	$39
   10	North Carolina	$80,779	$39
   11	Pennsylvania	$79,276	$38
   12	Minnesota	$77,766	$37
   13	Texas	$77,223	$37
   14	Missouri	$76,484	$37
   15	Virginia	$76,454	$37
   16	Illinois	$75,121	$36
   17	Wisconsin	$73,890	$36
   18	Georgia	$73,618	$35
   19	Oregon	$72,984	$35
   20	Michigan	$70,017	$34

   Average erp consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Epicor	$117,402	$56.44	1
   2	Cardinal Health	$90,632	$43.57	165
   3	Intellisoft Technologies	$90,537	$43.53
   4	United States Steel	$90,137	$43.34
   5	Advance Systems America	$90,052	$43.29
   6	Gardner Denver	$87,832	$42.23
   7	SBP Holdings	$87,737	$42.18
   8	Protiviti	$85,699	$41.20	18
   9	RubinBrown	$84,395	$40.57	5
   10	abas ERP	$83,515	$40.15
   11	Peloton Group	$82,842	$39.83	3
   12	Biamp	$82,646	$39.73	2
   13	Erp Analysts	$82,526	$39.68
   14	Pacific Advisory Group, Inc.	$82,420	$39.63	2
   15	Nidec Minster	$82,149	$39.49
   16	Zentek Infosoft	$82,048	$39.45	1
   17	CPG Solutions	$82,018	$39.43
   18	Mastech Digital	$81,925	$39.39	5
   19	PCG SERVICES	$81,910	$39.38	2
   20	Anderson Frank	$81,885	$39.37

4. Writing an erp consultant job description

   A job description for an erp consultant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an erp consultant job description:

   Erp consultant job description example

   The Infor Cloudsuite ION/IPA Workflow Enterprise Developer III is responsible for regional or enterprise design, development and implementation of strategic architectures of healthcare ION/IPA Workflows at an enterprise level. This includes an understanding of methodology, design, specifications, programming, delivery, monitoring, and support standards. Involved in strategic planning activities and researches emerging Internet technology, programming languages and tools, and e-business standards for use in effective existing or new enterprise application/systems.
   
   Lead with strategic planning activities and researches emerging Internet technology, programming languages and tools, and e-business standards for use in effective enterprise application/systems. Individual will lead development teams or may lead cross-functional teams that deal with the full spectrum of cloudsuite EPR technology. Leadership responsibilities may also include assisting as a Team Lead and temporarily and assisting in group and team direction and work assignments.
   
   The Infor Cloudsuite ION/IPA Workflow Enterprise Developer III is also responsible for supporting the business goals and objectives for the Department, the ERP teams, and the organization as a whole.
   
   Demonstrate strong knowledge and troubleshooting skills in order to program, design, develop, install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain application software for assigned systems. Provide support on basic features of application software.
   
   Ensures API's, web services and services accounts are active and flowing. Ensures ION has no pending error BODS that will ultimately slow down system performance. Validates BODs are not out of synch. Builds, supports, and maintains IPA flows while identifying new ways to reduce points of failure.
   
   Provide consistent, predictable monitoring of assigned systems and job processes, to include systems in the data centers and at remote sites. Install, maintain, and utilize a variety of automated tools and procedures to ensure high availability of assigned systems, rapid correction of minor problems and avoidance of major problems.
   
   Identify and manage advanced technical problems and issues inside and outside of configuration expertise with assigned production systems and software. Utilize standard and ad-hoc procedures to perform first, second and third-level problem resolution for system and job processing problems. Use designated software and other appropriate tools to track and report problem status and escalate to technical support, vendors and management on a timely basis. Monitor assigned queues within designated software to assure timely service to customers within given service level metrics. Participate in after-hours technical support to resolve issues in a timely manner.
   
   Demonstrate strong customer service, communication and human relationship skills when dealing with customers, fellow associates and vendors.
   
   Identify and manage intermediate level problems and issues with assigned systems. Utilize standard and ad-hoc procedures to perform problem resolution for system. Use appropriate tools to track and report problem status and escalate in a timely manner.
   
   Produce and maintain technical documentation on the assigned systems. Document and update telecommunications and networking technical standards and procedures. Maintain data in network management for accuracy.
   
   Produce required department reporting associated with projects and problems assigned, which includes current status and problem documentation summary within the designed problem management system.
   Manage moderate level internal projects including tasks, deadlines and reporting. Participate in departmental programs that promote and deliver strong customer service. Follow established policies, procedures and standards defined by the department. Participate in the development and documentation of procedures for day-to-day tasks within assigned areas of support and maintenance, including the development of processes and procedures for other teams Understand and adhere to all security policies and procedures relating to systems, data, and physical data center security and safety. Identify and resolve or escalate any issues or violations to management and other groups, as needed. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment. Demonstrate the ability to learn and support new technologies through e-learning, self-study, and peer training/studies. Assist other Infor teams by providing second level support and guidance. Participate in after-hours technical support by rotating call schedule on a regular basis. May be required to travel to perform some job functions. Perform other duties as assigned by management or designee.
   Requirements: Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field required, or equivalent experience (6 years) required.
   Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Infor Lawson IPA developer with experience in Supply Chain/AP processes, Infor Process Automation (IPA), ION, and S3/Landmark Applications Progressive experience in areas such as applications, server engineering (e.g., Windows, UNIX), database administration (e.g., MS-SQL, Oracle) prefer experience as Application Administrator of large-scale enterprise applications. Experience developing Infor CloudSuite BOD's and/or process flows using development tools for Infor Process Automation and ION. Solid understanding of Infor CloudSuite Supply Chain, Finance, and Human Resources module functions. Ability to do Test Plan Management. Ability to do Quality Assurance. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences. Knowledge of Project Management methodologies. Must have demonstrated the ability to solve complex problems with minimal direction. Must be able to interact effectively and patiently with customers especially while under pressure. The ability to work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously to meet project deadlines for self and others as required. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences. Knowledge of ITIL methodologies. Time Management. Detail oriented. · Four years in an information system environment with technical experience in one or more of the following areas: system programming, system maintenance and support, database administration, operating system configuration, system monitoring, troubleshooting, technical architecture, technical interfaces, software implementation and support required. Minimum of two (2) years' experience with Infor CloudSuite IPA Workflow System programming preferred. Infor certification in Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Finance, or Human Resources preferred. Industry Certifications and other Infor designations a plus Type:
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5. Post your job

   To find the right erp consultant for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with erp consultants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit erp consultants who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your erp consultant job on Zippia to find and attract quality erp consultant candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit erp consultants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with erp consultant applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new erp consultant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the erp consultant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new erp consultant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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