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

• Within Alight Payroll Academy

Get certified in SAP HCM Payroll and / or SFSF Employee Central Payroll

• Complete certifications and trainings on time as planned on the program timeline
• Actively participate in internal SAP Payroll trainings (local and supported by Granada Service Center)
• Share payroll knowledge and experience with the group
• Participate in customer assignments
• Lead workshops with customers for payroll topics
• Support Sales / Pre-Sales during Payroll Due Diligence Workshops
• Analyze client requirements for the PY module
• Implement customer requirements in SAP HCM PY or EC Payroll (with support from technical teams)
• Create functional documentation / workbooks
• Assist with Data Migration, especially master data and wage accounts
• Support Testing Cycles (Unit, System Integration, UAT)
• Align proactively across workstreams (e.g., in hybrid EC, SAP Payroll projects)
• Resolve incidents within AMS for existing SAP PY / ECP customers according to SLAs (supported by team members when needed)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

ESSENTIAL

• Solid knowledge of Payroll Operations and processes for Germany, Austria, and/or Switzerland (Lohnbuchhalter, Payroll Admin)
• Affinity for Customizing / Configuration and first experience (e.g., in other SAP modules or software)
• Fluent in German and English
• Client-focused with good understanding of client needs
• Positive attitude and collaborative approach
• Motivated to develop and work on customer assignments

PREFERRED (but not Essential)

• Understanding of software development lifecycles in structured projects
• Experience with SAP Payroll support and maintenance
• Knowledge of SAP Reporting tools (query, wage type reporter, etc.)
• Understanding of post payroll processes (e.g., B2A manager)
• Experience collaborating with client’s workers council

Work Experience

ESSENTIAL

• Experience in virtual, team-oriented, multinational environments
• Proficient communication skills in a business context
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in busy environments

PREFERRED (but not Essential)

• Knowledge of SAP PY customizing
• Knowledge of Payroll Control Center
• Knowledge of SAP PT (Time Management)

What we offer:

• Career development opportunities
• Language courses, allowances
• Private medical care (Lux Med)
• Access to MyBenefit (MultiSport card)
• Group life insurance
• Competitive rewards, continuing education, and growth potential

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