SAP Payroll Consultant

Job Title: SAP Payroll Consultant

Type: Contract (6 months + extension)

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and optimisation of SAP Payroll (PY-DE) and / or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
• Analyse and document client payroll processes; perform FIT / GAP analysis and propose best‑practice solutions.
• Implement payroll schemas, rules (PCRs), and wage types, ensuring compliance with German legal and tax regulations.
• Support integrations with SAP HCM, Time Management, FI / CO, and SuccessFactors modules.
• Conduct testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) and manage parallel payroll runs for data validation.
• Provide expert‑level support during go‑live and post‑implementation phases.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to HR and payroll teams.
• Collaborate with internal consultants and client stakeholders in both German and English environments.

Required experience

• 3+ years’ experience as an SAP Payroll Consultant (PY-DE or ECP).
• Deep understanding of German payroll legislation, social insurance, and tax processes.
• Hands‑on experience in SAP Payroll configuration – schemas, PCRs, and wage types.
• Strong integration knowledge across HCM, Time Management, FI / CO, and SuccessFactors.
• Familiarity with Payroll Control Center (PCC) and SAP S / 4HANA HCM preferred.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate independently in client‑facing projects.

If this aligns with your skillset, please apply directly!