SAP Manager - HR & Payroll

Caraffi Limited; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities organization in Yorkshire is looking for an experienced SAP Manager - HR & Payroll to oversee the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR solutions. You will drive operational excellence across the employee life cycle and manage a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in SAP systems and a background in payroll processes. This role offers hybrid working flexibility and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Competitive salary

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Expertise in SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR modules required.
• Strong understanding of payroll and time lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration of SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR modules.
• Oversee S/4HANA Payroll and Time Management operations.
• Drive continuous improvement across HR systems.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors

S/4HANA HR modules

Team management

Payroll processes

Change management

Education

HR or Payroll professional qualification (eg CIPD, CIPP)

Job description

Overview

SAP Manager - HR & Payroll

Location: Yorkshire/Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Utilities

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 hire-to-retire 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 EC, 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
• Strong understanding of payroll, time, and talent life cycle processes
• Demonstrated team management and leadership experience
• Ability to translate HR business needs into scalable SAP solutions
• Experience in utilities or similarly complex, regulated environments

Desirable

• HR or Payroll professional qualification (eg CIPD, CIPP)
• Familiarity with SAP best practices and governance frameworks

What\'s On Offer

• A permanent opportunity with a respected utilities organisation
• Hybrid working flexibility and a collaborative team culture
• Strategic involvement in high-impact HR transformation programmes
• Competitive salary and benefits package