SAP HCM Payroll Consultant - Remote And Crewe - 5 Months+

Octopus Computer Associates; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 98,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Computer Associates is seeking a senior SAP HCM Payroll consultant to lead discovery, shape the solution and provide hands-on delivery support for UK payroll requirements.

You will work with payroll, HR, tax and IT stakeholders to assess the current SAP Payroll landscape, define the target solution and ensure RTI-compliant, HMRC-aligned implementations ahead of the 2027 deadline. Hybrid option available with Crewe as a client site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years SAP HCM Payroll experience.
• Strong UK payroll functional expertise.
• Experience with SAP Payroll schemas and rules.
• Experience with payroll interfaces and HR/payroll data structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and shape the SAP payroll solution.
• Define target SAP Payroll processes and support implementation.
• Ensure RTI and HMRC-aligned payroll reporting and compliance.

Skills

SAP HCM Payroll

UK Payroll

RTI compliance

Payroll interfaces

HCM data structures

Tools

SAP

Job description

SAP HCM Payroll Consultant - Remote and Crewe - 5 months+/RATE: £612 per day inside IR35

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a SAP HCM Payroll Consultant.

Clearance required: BPSS

Location: Ideally Hybrid (Client Site is Crewe), but remote working could be an option

Job Description

Summary

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 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 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 Payrolling of Benefits requirements.


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


• Support development, configuration and testing activities.


• Ensure compliance with 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.


• Understanding of RTI reporting processes.


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


• Experience of payroll compliance and audit requirements.