Consultant - SAP HCM

Invenio; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenio seeks an experienced SAP HCM Consultant to support UK payroll-focused engagements from India. You will run functional configurations across PA, OM, Time Management and UK payroll processes, including ESS/MSS workflows and CATS, while collaborating with ABAP teams for enhancements.

The role demands hands-on SAP HCM expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective HR solutions within a UK regulatory context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SAP HCM Functional Consultant.
• Experience with UK Payroll, UK taxation and pension processes.
• Hands-on functional knowledge across SAP HCM modules (PA, OM, Time Management).
• Experience configuring ESS/MSS and CATS workflows.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and translate into SAP HCM specifications and configuration.
• Configure and support PA, OM, Time Management, and UK Payroll.
• Configure ESS and MSS workflows and time recording (CATS).
• Prepare functional specs, test scripts, and documentation.

Skills

SAP HCM

UK Payroll

PA

OM

ESS

MSS

Time Management

CATS

ABAP

Tools

ABAP

Job description

Role: Consultant - SAP HCM-UK Payroll exp.

Experience: 3–6 Years

Location: India (Pune,Mumbai,Hyderabad,Noida,Delhi)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced SAP HCM Consultant to join our team, supporting UK-based SAP HR support engagements. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on functional expertise across core SAP HCM modules, with a strong focus on UK‑specific processes and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and translate them into SAP HCM functional specifications and configuration
• Configure, support, and enhance SAP HCM modules including Personnel Administration (PA), Organisational Management (OM), Time Management, and UK Payroll
• Configure and support Employee Self‑Service (ESS) and Manager Self‑Service (MSS) workflows and processes
• Work with Time Management configuration, including exposure to positive time management, Work Schedules, Holiday Calendar and absence quota concepts.
• Configure and support Cross‑Application Time Sheet (CATS) for time recording and approvals
• Handle UK Payroll configuration and processing, including statutory requirements, taxation, and pension schemes
• Collaborate with technical/ABAP teams to design, test, and implement custom developments, reports, and interfaces
• Prepare functional specifications, test scripts, and documentation for configuration and enhancements
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT cycles
• Troubleshoot and resolve production support issues and defects within agreed SLAs
• Liaise with business stakeholders, HR teams, and payroll teams to ensure smooth delivery of solutions

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an SAP HCM Functional Consultant, with exposure to full lifecycle implementations and/or support projects
• Strong functional knowledge of:
  • Personnel Administration (PA)
  • Organisational Management (OM)
  • Employee Self‑Service (ESS) and Manager Self‑Service (MSS)
  • Time Management (including knowledge of positive time management)
  • CATS (Cross‑Application Time Sheet)
  • UK Payroll, taxation, and pension processes
• Ability to read and interpret ABAP/technical logic to support debugging and coordinate with development teams
• Experience preparing functional specifications and working closely with technical teams on custom developments
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex configuration and payroll issues
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within cross‑functional project teams