SAP HCM Functional Consultant (Payroll & Benefits) (Contract) GautengHybrid ISB4100093

iSanqa Resourcing; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable HR consulting firm is seeking a SAP HCM Functional Consultant in Midrand. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience in SAP HCM Payroll operations. Responsibilities include configuring payroll systems, managing integrations between HR and finance, and supporting operational processes across multiple countries. Strong analytical skills, a meticulous approach, and SAP HCM certification are essential for this hybrid role offering flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in SAP HCM PY operations support or development.
• Expert in SAP Payroll operations.
• Proficient in payroll processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for payroll runs in different countries.
• Maintain payroll schemas and rules.
• Configure business requirements in payroll.

Skills

SAP Payroll operations

Payroll configuration skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

SAP HCM certification

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Drive impactful HR transformations as a SAP HCM Functional Consultant where your expertise in global payroll, compensation, and benefits management shapes seamless compliant processes across multi‑country operations.

Leverage your 6 years of experience to configure and enhance SAP Payroll systems—schemas, rules, wage types, and interfaces—while ensuring efficient payroll execution, accurate reporting, and smooth integration with HR and finance functions.

Partner with stakeholders to deliver operational excellence in payroll, accounting, pension administration, compensation planning, and benefits management—maintaining compliance and elevating employee experience worldwide.

Contract Details

• Contract: May 1 2026 – December 31 2028
• Commencement: May 1 2026
• Location: Hybrid – Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation
• Team: Payroll & Benefits
• Flexible annual hours: 1 960
• Hybrid and remote working flexibility

Responsibilities

• Operational support for payroll runs in different countries
• Functional support of business teams
• Maintain payroll schemas and rules
• Configure business requirements in payroll
• Conduct functional tests and system integration tests
• Manage and resolve incident and service request tickets related to SAP HCM Payroll ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs)
• Interact with stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and optimize processes
• Manage general queries of colleagues and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• Managing and enabling internal and external teams to carry out implementation tasks
• Independent programming IT solutions
• Collaborating closely with IT providers
• Taking end‑to‑end responsibility for functions and products from collecting requirements to implementation and problem solution
• Controlling and managing the software lifecycle and continuously integrating and deploying IT applications
• Applying test‑driven development methods
• Applying in‑depth knowledge and expertise to develop accurate software solutions for products
• Collaborating with product stakeholders
• Executing development activities
• Working according to agile methods (e.g., Scrum)

Qualifications & Experience

• SAP HCM certification
• Minimum 6 years of experience in SAP HCM PY operations support or development
• Expert in SAP Payroll operations
• Proficient payroll configuration skills (schemas, rules, wage types, customizing)
• Experience with SAP HCM in general (PA/OM/PT)
• Proficient knowledge of payroll processes and best practices
• Precise attention to detail with a diligent focus on quality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Advantageous Skills

• SAP technical experience (forms, printing solutions, RFCs, etc.)
• Routinized use of ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
• Familiar with ITIL processes
• Exposure to multinational work environments
• Experience with company pension
• Knowledge of USA payroll specifics (bonus)

Candidate Preferences

South African citizens or residents are preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.

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