Service Owner (SAP HCM) Austrian Payroll (f/m/d)

Siemens Energy; Erlangen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Share purchase program

Flexible work models

Learning & development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an experienced SAP HCM governance professional to oversee Austria payroll and time management services within Global HR Solutions. You will manage end-to-end operations, ensure compliance with Austrian regulations, and steer external providers and internal teams to meet SLAs and KPIs.

responsibilities include leading insourcing activities for the HR One payroll system under the NEO+ initiative, translating business needs into technical specs, and coordinating testing

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a comparable field of study.
• Longstanding professional experience in SAP HCM (PY/PT) consulting, system administration, or service management.
• Proven experience in managing payroll systems or operations specifically for the Austrian market.
• Track record of successfully managing service providers and coordinating system transition/insourcing projects.
• SAP HCM Domain Expertise: SAP HCM Payroll (PY) and Time Management (PT) with Austrian payroll regulations, tax laws, and social security frameworks.
• IT Service Management & Governance: ITIL-based service management, SLA, incident/problem management, vendor steering, project management for transitions.
• Business Analysis & Communication: requirements engineering, stakeholder management in a multinational environment, analytical and problem-solving abilities in payroll operations.
• Certifications: SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HCM; ITIL Foundation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Govern SAP HCM Payroll (PY) and Time Management (PT) services for Austria within defined SLAs/KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with Austrian tax, social security, and labor law requirements.
• Steer external service providers and internal teams to meet SLAs and KPIs.
• Lead transition and insourcing activities for the Austrian Payroll system 'HR One' under NEO+ initiative.
• Translate business requirements into technical specs and oversee system changes/upgrades.
• Coordinate functional testing, UAT, and release management for payroll and time management modules.
• Act as primary interface between HR, IT, and external payroll partners.

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Driven by the NEO+ strategic initiative to insource the Austrian Payroll system (HR One), Siemens Energy is establishing dedicated service ownership within Global HR Solutions to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient end-to-end delivery of Austrian Payroll and Time Management services. To address this business objective, this role focuses on service governance, stakeholder management, and continuous optimization of SAP HCM Payroll (PY) and Time Management (PT) systems. Given the focus on service ownership and payroll compliance, the ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP HCM (PY/PT) specifically for Austria, extensive experience in service governance, and strong communication skills to bridge IT and HR business operations.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 40% Service Governance & Operations: Manage and govern the end-to-end operational performance of SAP HCM Payroll (PY) and Time Management (PT) services for Austria.
• Ensure compliance with Austrian tax, social security, and labor law requirements within the SAP HCM system.
• Steer external service providers and internal support teams to meet defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• 30% System Insourcing & Change Management: Lead the transition and insourcing activities for the Austrian Payroll system 'HR One' under the NEO+ initiative.
• Analyze business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and oversee the implementation of system changes and upgrades.
• Coordinate functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and release management for payroll and time management modules.
• 30% Stakeholder & Interface Management: Act as the primary interface between HR business departments, IT infrastructure teams, and external payroll partners.
• Provide expert consultation to business stakeholders on SAP HCM capabilities, process improvements, and system constraints.
• Manage interfaces between SAP HCM and external local systems (e.g., Austrian authorities, banks, benefit providers).

What You Bring

• University degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a comparable field of study.
• Longstanding professional experience in SAP HCM (PY/PT) consulting, system administration, or service management.
• Proven experience in managing payroll systems or operations specifically for the Austrian market.
• Track record of successfully managing service providers and coordinating system transition/insourcing projects.
• SAP HCM Domain Expertise: in-depth knowledge of SAP HCM Payroll (PY) and Time Management (PT) modules, along with a specific understanding of Austrian payroll regulations, tax laws, and social security frameworks. Experienced in SAP HCM schema and rule customization (PCRs and schemas).
• IT Service Management & Governance: Apply ITIL-based service management principles, including SLA management and incident/problem management, while demonstrating vendor and provider steering capabilities. Utilize project management methodologies for system transitions and insourcing.
• Business Analysis & Communication: Engage in requirements engineering to translate business needs into IT specifications, showcasing strong stakeholder management and communication skills in a multinational environment. Exhibit analytical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities in payroll operations.
• Certifications: SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HCM; ITIL Foundation Certification

About the Team

Our Global Functions are essential in driving the company's pivotal initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across various groups, business areas, and regions. These roles support our vision to become the most valued energy technology company in the world. As part of our team, you contribute to our vision by shaping the global energy transition, partnering with our internal and external collaborators, and conducting business responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements and regulationsin

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100.000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
• We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
• We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
• The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose
• In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.