SAP HCM Payroll Consultant

On behalf of our global client, we’re currently looking for an SAP HCM Payroll Consultant

Location: Remote (100%)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: CET Time Zone

Language: English

Key Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and enhance SAP HCM Payroll (Germany) within an SAP ECC landscape.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into functional and technical solutions.
• Configure and optimize payroll schemas, rules, wage types, and payroll processes.
• Support payroll-related integrations with HR, finance, time management, and third-party systems.
• Perform impact analysis, testing, defect resolution, and production support.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Legal, Compliance, and technical teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and best-practice recommendations.

Required Experience

• 5 years' experience as an SAP HCM / Payroll Consultant.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP German Payroll.
• Experience working in SAP ECC environments (S/4HANA experience not required).
• Combination of functional and technical expertise, including configuration, troubleshooting, and support.
• Experience with payroll interfaces, reporting, and integration points.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Previous experience within Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, or other regulated industries (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience supporting multinational or global organizations preferred
• Knowledge of HR processes and compliance requirements related to payroll.
• Techno-functional consultant who can work independently and interact confidently with business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fully remote international team.