SAP HCM Consultant - India Payroll

The Hackett Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hackett Group is seeking an experienced SAP HCM India Payroll Consultant to support SAP HR modules with a focus on India Payroll, Personnel Administration, and Time Management. The role requires independent work, client deliverable management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years of hands-on SAP HCM India Payroll experience, strong ERP/SAP integration knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Human Resources, or related field (preferred).
• 4-5 years of hands-on experience in SAP HCM India Payroll.
• Experience in at least one End-to-End Implementation / Support / Rollout project (E2E experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of Personnel Administration, Time Management, and Payroll modules.
• Good knowledge of ERP/SAP integration and business process alignment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an individual contributor, ensuring accountabilities for all assigned tasks.
• Provide functional support for SAP HCM India Payroll across multiple clients.
• Handle change requests and provide support for existing productive functionalities.
• Collaborate with the functional team to gather requirements and convert functional specifications to technical documentation.
• Execute unit testing and support integrated testing phases.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve issues promptly.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer through client training sessions for end-users and administrators.
• Ensure timely delivery and resolution of support tickets as per SLA guidelines.
• Prepare required documentation and status reports as needed.

Skills

SAP HCM India Payroll

End-to-End implementation

Payroll

Personnel Administration

Time Management

ERP integration

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Role Overview :

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SAP HCM India Payroll Consultant to support and enhance SAP HR modules, focusing on India Payroll, Personnel Administration, and Time Management. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently, managing client deliverables, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an individual contributor, ensuring accountabilities for all assigned tasks.
• Provide functional support for SAP HCM India Payroll across multiple clients.
• Handle change requests and provide support for existing productive functionalities.
• Collaborate with the functional team to gather requirements and convert functional specifications to technical documentation.
• Execute unit testing and support integrated testing phases.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve issues promptly.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer through client training sessions for end-users and administrators.
• Ensure timely delivery and resolution of support tickets as per SLA guidelines.
• Prepare required documentation and status reports as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in information technology, Human Resources, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on experience in SAP HCM India Payroll.
• Experience in at least one End-to-End Implementation / Support / Rollout project (E2E experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of Personnel Administration, Time Management, and Payroll modules.
• Good knowledge of ERP/SAP integration and business process alignment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and client-facing abilities.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Accountability: Takes ownership of own work and meets deadlines consistently.
• Agility: Adapts quickly to changing business needs and contributes innovative ideas.
• Collaboration: Works effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and confidently with internal teams and clients.
• Customer Focus: Prioritizes client needs and delivers quality outcomes.
• Results Driven: Sets ambitious goals and works diligently to exceed them.