SAP HCM Payroll Consultant

Confidential; Crewe; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehall Resources is seeking an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Consultant to lead discovery, shape the SAP Payroll solution, and provide hands-on delivery support to align with HMRC Payrolling of Benefits requirements from April 2027. The role requires extensive SAP HCM Payroll expertise and UK payroll knowledge.

The consultant will collaborate with Payroll, HR, Tax and IT stakeholders to define the target landscape, support implementation, and ensure real-time reporting and compliance with HMRC

Qualifications

• Senior SAP HCM Payroll consultant with ~10+ years' experience.
• Lead discovery, shape solution, and provide hands-on delivery support.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC Payrolling of Benefits (PBIK) from April 2027.

Responsibilities

• Perform discovery and assess current SAP Payroll landscape.
• Define target SAP Payroll solution and supporting business processes.
• Support development, configuration and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with RTI requirements and HMRC timelines.
• Transfer knowledge to payroll and application support teams.

Skills

SAP HCM Payroll

UK Payroll

RTI knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery experience

Job description

SAP HCM Payroll Consultant

Whitehall Resources currently require an SAP HCM Payroll Consultant to work with a key client.

Please note this role falls INSIDE IR35

A senior SAP HCM Payroll consultant (ideally 10+ years' experience) is required to lead the discovery, shape the solution, and provide hands- on delivery support to ensure compliance with HMRC's mandatory Payrolling of Benefits (PBIK) legislation becoming effective from April 2027. The role would combine SAP Payroll expertise, UK payroll legislative knowledge, stakeholder engagement and delivery experience.

Role:

The consultant will work directly with the client Payroll, HR, Tax and IT stakeholders to undertake a discovery exercise, assess the current SAP Payroll landscape, define the target solution, and support the subsequent implementation of required SAP Payroll enhancements. The engagement will support the client's transition from the current P11D-based reporting model to a real-time payroll-based process for taxable benefits, ensuring that payroll calculations, payroll reporting and HMRC submissions align with new legislative requirements effective from April 2027.

Objectives:

• Assess existing SAP Payroll processes, interfaces and benefit administration arrangements.


• Conduct a detailed gap analysis against HMRC Payrolling of Benefits requirements.


• Define the target SAP Payroll solution and supporting business processes.


• Support development, configuration and testing activities.


• Ensure compliance with HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) requirements.


• Support delivery of a production-ready solution in line with the required HMRC timelines.


• Transfer knowledge to the Bentley payroll and application support teams

SAP Experience:

• Extensive SAP HCM Payroll experience.


• Strong SAP UK Payroll functional expertise.


• Experience of SAP Payroll schemas and rules.


• Experience of payroll-related SAP developments and customisations.


• Experience supporting payroll integrations and interfaces.


• Experience with HR and payroll data structures within SAP.

Legislative Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of UK Payroll legislation.


• Experience supporting HMRC compliance initiatives.


• Understanding of RTI reporting processes.


• Knowledge of taxable benefits and benefits-in-kind taxation.


• Experience of payroll compliance and audit requirements.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.