Read more

Experis; United States; Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Home setup allowance

Eye tests & glasses

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension plan

Job summary

Experis seeks a senior SAP HCM Payroll consultant to lead discovery, shape the solution, and provide hands-on delivery support to ensure compliance with HMRC Payrolling of Benefits (PBIK) rules for 2027. The role requires SAP Payroll expertise, UK payroll knowledge, and strong stakeholder engagement.

The engagement is a 6-month contract, ideally hybrid in Crewe, with potential remote options. Delivery experience and governance with payroll and IT teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior SAP HCM Payroll functional expertise in UK payroll.
• Experience with SAP Payroll schemas and rules.
• Understanding of RTI reporting and HMRC compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and shape the SAP Payroll solution for UK requirements.
• Support definition of target SAP Payroll enhancements and configuration.
• Coordinate testing and delivery activities with payroll, HR and IT stakeholders.
• Ensure real-time payroll processing aligns with HMRC Payrolling of Benefits (PBIK) timelines.

Skills

SAP UK Payroll

Payroll Customisations

RTI Reporting

HMRC Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Clearance Required: BPSS

Duration: 6 months

Location: Ideally Hybrid - Crewe but remote working could be an option

Summary

A senior SAP HCM Payroll consultant (ideally 10+ years' experience) is required to lead the discovery, shape the solution, and provide hands‑on delivery support to ensure compliance with HMRC's mandatory Payrolling of Benefits (PBIK) legislation becoming effective from April 2027. The role would combine SAP Payroll expertise, UK payroll legislative knowledge, stakeholder engagement and delivery experience.

Role

The consultant will work directly with the client Payroll, HR, Tax and IT stakeholders to undertake a discovery exercise, assess the current SAP Payroll landscape, define the target solution, and support the subsequent implementation of required SAP Payroll enhancements.

The engagement will support the client's transition from the current P11D-based reporting model to a real-time payroll-based process for taxable benefits, ensuring that payroll calculations, payroll reporting and HMRC submissions align with new legislative requirements effective from April 2027.

Objectives

• Assess existing SAP Payroll processes, interfaces and benefit administration arrangements.
• Conduct a detailed gap analysis against HMRC Payrolling of Benefits requirements.
• Define the target SAP Payroll solution and supporting business processes.
• Support development, configuration and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) requirements.
• Support delivery of a production-ready solution in line with the required HMRC timelines.
• Transfer knowledge to the Bentley payroll and application support teams

SAP Experience

• Strong SAP UK Payroll functional expertise.
• Experience of SAP Payroll schemas and rules.
• Experience of payroll-related SAP developments and customisations.
• Experience supporting payroll integrations and interfaces.Experience with HR and payroll data structures within SAP.

Legislative Knowledge

• Strong understanding of UK Payroll legislation.
• Experience supporting HMRC compliance initiatives.
• Understanding of RTI reporting processes.
• Knowledge of taxable benefits and benefits-in-kind taxation.
• Experience of payroll compliance and audit requirements.

Perks and Benefits Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location. Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable). Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal. Annual training allowance for career development. Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable). Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses). Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet‑ups, and company-wide events.