SAP Functional Consultant

Nomura Research Institute (NRI); Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Australia is seeking an experienced SAP Senior Payroll Consultant for an initial six-month contract to support a major Australian organisation. This hands-on role covers Level 2/3 support, configuration, troubleshooting and continuous improvement in an established SAP ECC6 Payroll environment.

We offer hybrid working arrangements, balancing time in the office with the flexibility to work remotely depending on role and location.

Qualifications

• 7+ years SAP ECC6 functional consulting.
• 5+ years SAP HR/Payroll support.
• Australian payroll knowledge including taxation and superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Provide SAP Payroll production support, configuration, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Support payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, time evaluation and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, PAYG tax, superannuation, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Manage incidents, changes and service requests using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools.
• Support SAP Notes, system enhancements, testing, releases and payroll-related integrations.

Skills

SAP ECC6

Payroll support

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder engagement

HR/Payroll knowledge

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Run Stronger. Evolve Faster. Perform Smarter with NRI

Ready to shape what’s next? At NRI, we turn technology into intelligence, delivering solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Join our team of 3,500+ local experts backed by a global network of 16,000 team members and work on projects that truly make a difference for Australia’s leading organisations.

Our Managed Services team ensures businesses operate at peak efficiency, resilience, and scale. Join us to manage and optimise IT landscapes for leading organisations, delivering seamless, reliable, and measurable outcomes every day.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Senior Payroll Consultant for an initial six-month contract supporting a major Australian organisation.

This is a hands-on role providing Level 2/3 support, configuration, troubleshooting and continuous improvement across an established SAP ECC6 Payroll environment.

We offer hybrid working arrangements, balancing time in the office each week with the flexibility to work remotely, depending on role and location.

Perth Preferred | Interstate Considered | ASAP Start

What You’ll Do

• Provide SAP Payroll production support, configuration, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Support payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, time evaluation and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, PAYG tax, superannuation, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Manage incidents, changes and service requests using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools.
• Support SAP Notes, system enhancements, testing, releases and payroll-related integrations.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years' SAP ECC6 functional consulting experience, including 5+ years in SAP HR/Payroll support.
• Strong Australian Payroll expertise is essential, including taxation, superannuation, schemas, PCRs and wage types.
• Proven SAP configuration, troubleshooting and production support experience.
• Experience with LSMW, BDC, SAP OSS Notes and release management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, business analysis and communication skills.
• Broader SAP HCM experience across PA, OM, Time Management and ESS/MSS is advantageous.

Culture and Benefits

Your skills. Our impact. Together unstoppable. At NRI, you’ll work on meaningful projects, tackle complex challenges, and see the tangible difference your expertise makes. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, creating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement listed - we prioritise attitude and capability, and you might be the perfect fit for this role or another within NRI.

NRI Australia & New Zealand is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.