SAP Payroll Consultant CGEMJP

Experis; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a senior SAP HCM Payroll consultant for a 6-month engagement in the UK. The role centers on leading discovery, shaping the SAP Payroll solution and providing hands-on delivery support to ensure compliance with HMRC’s Payrolling of Benefits requirements from April 2027.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of SAP Payroll experience, strong UK payroll expertise, and the ability to collaborate with Payroll, HR, Tax and IT stakeholders to design and implement enhancements and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Discover and assess current SAP Payroll landscape and interfaces.
• Define target SAP Payroll solution and supporting business processes.
• Support development, configuration and testing activities.
• Ensure RTI compliance and timely HMRC submissions.
• Transfer knowledge to Bentley payroll and application support teams.
• Engage with Payroll, HR, Tax and IT stakeholders to deliver the solution.

Skills

SAP HCM Payroll

UK Payroll

RTI knowledge

HMRC compliance

Stakeholder management

Discovery & delivery

Delivery support

Job description

SAP Payroll Consultant

Pay Rate: Up to 644 per day umbrella only

Clearance Required: BPSS

Duration: 6 months

Location: Ideally Hybrid - Crewe but remote working could be an option

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 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.