SAP HCM Payroll Consultant

Next Ventures; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 73,796 - 96,503; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Next Ventures is looking for an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Consultant to join their in-house HR & Payroll function. This role, based in Germany with a hybrid working model, focuses on optimizing payroll processes across multiple countries, especially in Germany.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of SAP HCM Payroll and strong expertise in German payroll customization. You will be integral to ensuring stability and compliance in global payroll operations, with opportunities for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in SAP HCM Payroll with strong German payroll expertise.
• Solid knowledge of Payroll, Personnel Administration, and Time Management.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for SAP Payroll processes according to SLAs.
• Ensure stable payroll operations across multiple international entities.
• Manage relationships with service providers for delivery quality.

Skills

SAP HCM Payroll

German payroll customizing

Stakeholder management

Fluency in German and English

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP SuccessFactors

ABAP/4

Job description

SAP HCM Payroll Consultant Germany (m/w/d)

Location: Germany (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (37.5–40 hours/week)
Type: In-house / Internal Corporate Role (Non-Consulting)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Consultant to join an international in‑house HR & Payroll function within a large corporate environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for the ongoing support, optimisation, and development of SAP Payroll processes across multiple countries, with a strong focus on Germany alongside additional European and international locations.

This is not a consulting role; you will be part of a permanent internal team, directly contributing to the stability, compliance, and continuous improvement of global payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality support for SAP Payroll processes in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure stable and efficient payroll operations across multiple international entities within the organisation
• Support and drive process improvement initiatives, including:
  • Payroll developments and system enhancements
  • Data migration and system integration activities
  • Coordination of technical development workstreams
• Manage relationships with external nearshore and offshore service providers and ensure delivery quality
• Oversee planning, execution, and quality control of payroll‑related changes and developments
• Implement semi‑annual legal change packages in SAP HCM, including SAP Notes and regulatory updates
• Ensure timely response to legal, regulatory, and compliance changes
• Act as a key contact for internal end users, ensuring proactive communication and fast issue resolution
• Contribute to cross‑country payroll projects and wider HR transformation initiatives

Required Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience in SAP HCM Payroll, with strong German payroll customizing expertise
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Personnel Administration (PA)
  • Payroll (PY)
  • Time Management (TM)
  • Organizational Management (OM)
  • Employee Self‑Service (ESS/MSS)
• Strong technical understanding of:
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP HCM
  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central integration with SAP HCM
  • ABAP/4 (desirable)
• Deep expertise in payroll configuration, including:
  • Wage types
  • Payroll schemas
  • Payroll functions and rules
• Experience working in internal SAP HR environments (non‑consulting background preferred or transferable)
• Familiarity with SAP HCM migration programmes (e.g. S/4HANA / HANA transitions)
• Understanding of HR change management and user onboarding processes
• Fluency in German and English (additional languages are an advantage)

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management within a corporate environment
• Structured, reliable, and solution‑oriented working style
• Comfortable working in international, cross‑functional teams
• Clear and proactive communication style
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic operational environment

What You Can Expect

• Attractive compensation package with performance‑related bonus structure
• Flexible hybrid working model supporting work‑life balance
• Long‑term internal career development within a global organisation
• Access to learning and upskilling platforms
• Opportunity to contribute to large‑scale international HR and payroll transformation initiatives
• Collaborative, multicultural internal team environment
• Engagement in sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives