SAP HR & Payroll Lead

ALOIS Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Talent and Technology Solutions company in Melbourne is seeking a SAP HR & Payroll Lead to manage and implement SAP solutions. The role requires over 10 years of experience, specifically in Payroll, and a strong understanding of compliance and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll processes, engaging with various teams, and leading offshore delivery efforts. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and deep expertise in SAP HR modules. This full-time role emphasizes excellence and innovation in HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong hands on experience in SAP HR/HCM modules: OM, Time Management, Payroll.
• Deep knowledge of Payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, retrocalculation.
• Experience leading offshore/onshore delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage, design, and implement SAP HR & Payroll solutions.
• Lead the HR & Payroll stream for implementations and AMS.
• Engage with HR, Finance, IT, Compliance, and Audit teams.

Skills

SAP HR/HCM modules experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, HR, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP ECP

SuccessFactors

IDocs

Job description

ALOIS Australia is a leading Talent and Technology Solutions company, focused on helping businesses across the country build stronger teams, smarter processes, and sustainable growth.

We work with organizations in diverse industries to deliver integrated workforce and technology solutions, from innovative hiring strategies to end-to-end digital transformation. Our approach combines data, insight, and human expertise to help clients solve complex workforce challenges with clarity and confidence.

Through our deep industry experience and commitment to excellence, we provide scalable, high-performance solutions that deliver measurable impact. Whether it’s onshore project delivery, workforce optimization, or specialized technology services, ALOIS Australia ensures results that truly make a difference.

From Sydney to Perth and everywhere in between, we’re driven by one purpose: to empower Australian businesses and professionals to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work. At ALOIS Australia, every challenge is an opportunity to innovate, and every partnership is built on trust, transparency, and long-term success.

Job Title: SAP HR & Payroll Lead

Job Location: Melbourne, Australia

Employment Type: Contract/Perm

Job description: SAP HR & Payroll Lead

Experience: 10+ Years - Implementation

1. Role Overview

The SAP HR & Payroll Lead is responsible for managing, designing, implementing, and supporting SAP HR & Payroll solutions, including SuccessFactors , Employee Central Payroll (ECP), and on-premise SAP HCM. This role will oversee end to end payroll processes, ensure compliance, lead enhancements, coordinate with business stakeholders, and guide functional consultants in delivering high quality HR & Payroll services.

2. Key Responsibilities

Functional Leadership

• Lead the HR & Payroll stream for SAP implementations, upgrades, and AMS engagements.
• Act as the primary SME for Payroll configuration, schemas, rules, wagetypes, time evaluation, and HR core modules (PA, OM, Time, Benefits).
• Provide expert guidance on end to end Payroll processes, statutory requirements, and integration touchpoints.
• Review and validate functional specifications, test scripts, and solutions delivered by the team.

Implementation & Support

• Manage payroll cycles, parallel testing, payroll simulation, and payroll reconciliation activities.
• Drive configuration for PA/OM/Time/Payroll and support country specific localization (Australia).
• Ensure compliance with statutory updates (taxation, leave rules, superannuation, reporting requirements).
• Oversee integrations with finance, time systems, and third party vendors (e.g., banking, benefits, rostering).

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with HR, Finance, IT, Compliance, and Audit teams to understand requirements and propose solutions.
• Conduct workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and process mapping activities.
• Present solution options, risk assessments, and improvement opportunities.
• Guide and mentor HR/Payroll functional consultants and offshore members.
• Review deliverables, allocate tasks, and maintain strong governance standards.
• Ensure documentation, SOPs, knowledge articles, and KT plans are up to date.
• Identify opportunities to optimize current HR/Payroll processes through automation, standardization, and innovation.
• Drive enhancements such as payroll analytics, audit automation, ESS/MSS improvements, and UI/UX upgrades.
• Support audit requirements, incident analysis, defect prevention, and service quality improvements.

3. Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong hands on experience in SAP HR/HCM modules: OM, Time Management, Payroll (mandatory), Benefits Administration.
• Deep knowledge of Payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, retrocalculation, taxation rules, and statutory requirements.
• Experience with SAP ECP (Employee Central Payroll) is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of SuccessFactors HR modules (EC, Time Off, Recruiting) is an added advantage.
• Experience in integration technologies (IDocs, BAPIs, CPI, ALE).

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to translate business requirements into SAP solutions.
• Experience leading offshore/onshore delivery teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively.

4. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, HR, Business, or related field.
• 8–12 years of SAP HR/Payroll experience with at least 3+ years in a lead role

EEO Statement: ALOIS Australia is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. We value diversity and believe it strengthens our people, our culture, and the outcomes we deliver.