SAP Payroll Consultant

X4 Technology; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A consulting firm is seeking an SAP Payroll Consultant in Essen, Germany. The role involves leading SAP Payroll and SuccessFactors configurations, ensuring compliance with German payroll regulations, and delivering training to client teams. Ideal candidates have over three years of experience and are fluent in both German and English.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Lead configuration and optimisation of SAP Payroll and SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
• Analyse and document client payroll processes; perform FIT / GAP analysis.
• Implement payroll schemas, rules, and wage types to ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

German payroll legislation

SAP Payroll configuration

Stakeholder management

Integration knowledge

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Jobbeschreibung

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!