SAP HCM Consultant - German Payroll

As part of our Professional Services Consulting team DACH, we are looking for candidates with Payroll Process / Operations experience and ideally first SAP PY / SFSF ECP configuration experience to become part of our Professional Services DACH Payroll Academy program 2024. The payroll academy consists of different regular learning blocks, with coaching and hands-on work on projects or maintenance (AMS) for existing customers. The goal is to develop and enable a group of payroll consultants to lead SAP PY / SFSF ECP implementation projects and to work within support of our customers regarding incidents and change requests for the Payroll module and processes.

Cross-team collaboration in English with our Service Center teams (e.g., in Granada, Spain) is an important part of the role.

Going forward, within the further career, you also have the option to extend skills within SFSF Time Tracking or other SAP / SFSF or Alight (and / or partner) solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Within Alight Payroll Academy: Get certified in SAP HCM Payroll and / or SFSF Employee Central Payroll.
2. Complete certifications and trainings on time as planned on the program timeline.
3. Actively participate in internal SAP Payroll trainings (local and supported by Granada Service Center).
4. Share payroll knowledge and experience with the group.
5. Participate in customer assignments and lead workshops for payroll topics.
6. Support Sales / Pre-Sales during Due Diligence Workshops for payroll with prospects.
7. Analyze client requirements for the PY module and implement them in SAP HCM PY or EC Payroll (with support).
8. Create functional documentation / workbooks.
9. Assist with Data Migration, especially for master data and wage accounts.
10. Support Testing Cycles (Unit, System Integration Testing, UAT).
11. Coordinate across workstreams, especially in hybrid EC, SAP Payroll projects.
12. Work on and resolve incidents within AMS of existing SAP PY / ECP customers according to SLAs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

ESSENTIAL

1. Solid knowledge of Payroll Operations and processes for Germany, Austria, and/or Switzerland.
2. Affinity for Customizing / Configuration and initial experience in SAP modules or other software.
3. Fluent in German and English.
4. Client-focused with good understanding of client needs.
5. Positive attitude and collaborative approach.
6. Motivated to develop and work on customer assignments.

PREFERRED (but not Essential)

1. Understanding of software development lifecycles.
2. Experience with SAP Payroll maintenance and support.
3. Knowledge of SAP Reporting tools.
4. Understanding of post payroll processes.
5. Experience working with client’s workers council.
6. Experience in a virtual, team-oriented, multinational environment.
7. Proficient in business communication.
8. Managing multiple tasks efficiently.
9. Knowledge of SAP PY customizing, Payroll Control Center, SAP PT.

What we offer :

• Career development opportunities.
• Language courses, bailout, and allowances.
• Private medical care in Lux Med.
• Access to MyBenefit platform (including MultiSport card).
• Group life insurance.
• Competitive rewards, education, and growth potential within a global organization.