SAP HCM Payroll implementation consultant - Germany

Alight Solutions; Deutschland; On-site; USD 58,187 - 104,736; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SAP Payroll Implementation Consultant to join their team. This role involves leading payroll project implementations, providing expert application support, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in SAP HCM, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team within a growing global organization that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about making a difference in the HR field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP HCM implementation and German project rollouts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll project implementation and provide application support.
• Generate error-free implementations and maintain documentation.

Skills

SAP HCM application implementation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Client focus

Communication skills in English

German payroll knowledge

Professional fluency in German

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Business or Technical field

Job description

Our story

At Strada, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology allows companies and employees around the world to transform and thrive.

With a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Role

SAP Payroll Implementation Consultant

Responsibilities

1. Integrated into the Application Services department and under the supervision of a Cluster Lead, the overall responsibility of an SAP Payroll Implementation Consultant is to support our outsourced clients as follows:
2. Customer facing - take requirements from customer
3. Lead the Payroll project implementation through the different phases of the project
4. Provide application support and implementation consultancy through advice, guidance, and appropriate technical activities.
5. Generate easy-to-maintain error-free implementations and customizing respecting Strada best practices.
6. Operate required system tests using either provided or self-generated test data, to ensure the applications/developments meet the agreed specifications.
7. Provide documentation (both technical and functional) on work packages implemented
8. Manage personal daily priorities and support to project priorities - ensure deadlines are met
9. Regularly report on status and progress to the Team/Project Manager.
10. Maintain internal and external contact and communication channels at an appropriate level.
11. Communicate status, resolution, and root cause of assigned issues.
12. Understand the general flows in HR and the SAP HR architecture.
13. Respect project timelines and ensure the proper delivery of assigned work package implementations.

Requirements

1. Bachelor or Master degree with a Business or Technical emphasis, or equivalent.
2. Previous experience in SAP HCM application implementation.
3. Be part of 3+ German project rollouts.
4. Strong interest in delivering high quality support and implementation in the field of Human Resource.
5. Service-oriented with a strong client focus and sense of accountability.
6. Be committed to the customer, the team, and the project.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Solid verbal and written communication skills in English.
9. Discretion and ability to respect the confidentiality of information.
10. German payroll knowledge.
11. German language - professional fluency needed.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada believes diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. And we’re committed to enabling an inclusive culture of belonging that engages all colleagues and grows the diversity of our talent to proudly represent the clients and communities we serve.

As an affirmative action employer, we adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the workplace as defined in our diversity policy statement.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.