German Payroll SAP HCM Consultant - Client-Facing Lead

DCG; Polska; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DCG is seeking an experienced SAP HCM Consultant to join our team in Poland, focusing on German Payroll (PY) and Personnel Administration (PA). You will own incidents and change requests end-to-end, configure SAP, and communicate directly with clients.

The role requires strong payroll expertise, deep knowledge of ELStAM, DEÜV and rvBEA, and a hands-on approach to testing, documentation and delivery for HR and payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an SAP HCM Consultant.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP HCM Payroll (PY), particularly German Payroll.
• Practical knowledge of German payroll regulations and processes, including ELStAM, DEÜV and rvBEA.
• Experience in SAP HCM configuration, including payroll functions, rules and processes.
• Experience handling incidents, change requests and emergency situations in an SAP environment.
• Strong communication skills and proven experience working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and resolve incidents, hot fixes and change requests in SAP HCM.
• Analyse business requirements and reported issues, assess possible solutions, and configure and implement changes in SAP.
• Troubleshoot issues related to German Payroll, considering local regulations and processes such as ELStAM, ELStAM-PKV, DEÜV and rvBEA.
• Perform technical payroll activities, including data preparation, system configuration and follow-up activities.
• Communicate directly with clients, requestors and Project Managers throughout the process from analysis to closure.
• Participate in testing and validation of changes and prepare relevant documentation.
• Provide support during emergency situations and short-term SAP Payroll disruptions.
• Support HRSP imports and perform SPDD/SPAU analysis.
• Handle the import and processing of initial OSS corrections.
• Cooperate with project teams and clients to ensure continuity, stability and correct operation of HR and Payroll processes.

Skills

SAP HCM

German Payroll

Client communication

Incident management

Tools

SAP

Job description

DCG is seeking an experienced SAP HCM Consultant to join our team in Poland, focusing on German Payroll (PY) and Personnel Administration (PA). You will own incidents and change requests end-to-end, configure SAP, and communicate directly with clients.

The role requires strong payroll expertise, deep knowledge of ELStAM, DEÜV and rvBEA, and a hands-on approach to testing, documentation and delivery for HR and payroll processes.