SAP Manager

Caraffi; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive utilities organisation in the UK seeks an experienced SAP Manager to lead the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR solutions. In this role, you will manage SAP modules including Employee Central, Recruitment, and Learning, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. You will also lead a high-performing team and collaborate with stakeholders to support transformation initiatives. This position offers hybrid work arrangements in Bradford.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR modules.
• Strong understanding of SAP payroll, time, and talent life cycle processes.
• Experienced in managing and leading a SAP Technical/Functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and delivery of SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR modules.
• Oversee S/4HANA Payroll and Time Management operations.
• Manage a high-performing team and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP S/4HANA HR

Team leadership

Process automation

Data integrity

Job description

SAP Manager - HR & Payroll – SuccessFactors, Employee Central

Location: Hybrid Work Arrangements (1 – 2 days a week in the office, Bradford)

Join a forward-thinking utilities organisation committed to modernising its workforce systems and delivering exceptional employee experiences. As SAP Manager - HR & Payroll, you'll lead the strategic delivery of SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR solutions, driving operational excellence across the full life cycle.

What You'll Be Doing: As a hands‑on team leader, you'll manage the end‑to‑end implementation and optimisation of SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR modules. You'll collaborate with HR, payroll, and IT stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, compliance, and user adoption across core processes including recruitment, onboarding, learning, time, and payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and delivery of SAP SuccessFactors, Employee Central, Recruitment, Onboarding, and Learning modules
• Oversee S/4HANA Payroll and Time Management operations and enhancements
• Manage a high‑performing team and foster continuous improvement across HR systems
• Ensure alignment with HR strategy, compliance standards, and SAP best practices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support transformation and change initiatives
• Drive data integrity, reporting, and process automation across HR and payroll functions
• Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for system and process queries

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven expertise in SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR modules such as Employee Central, Recruitment, Onboarding, and Learning modules
• Strong understanding of SAP payroll, time, and talent life cycle processes
• Experienced in managing and leading a SAP Technical / Functional team
• Ability to translate HR business needs into scalable SAP solutions
• Familiarity with SAP best practices and governance frameworks
• Experience in utilities or similarly complex, regulated environments