SAP HCM / Payroll Consultant

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With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

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Role Overview

The SAP HCM / Payroll Consultant is responsible for analyzing customer requirements, reviewing the proposed solution architecture, and supporting implementation activities to deliver optimal SAP HCM payroll solutions.

The role involves participation in the complete application implementation lifecycle, including design, configuration, development, testing, deployment, and production support. The consultant ensures solutions align with standard SAP functionality, meet client requirements, and maintain high system performance.

The role also involves troubleshooting complex payroll issues, providing technical support, and ensuring continuous improvement of payroll processes and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

Functional & Technical Responsibilities

• Analyze, prioritize, and document customer requirements for SAP HCM and Payroll solutions.

• Review solution architecture to ensure alignment with client requirements and SAP best practices.

• Design and configure SAP HCM modules including Payroll (PY), Time Management (TM), Organizational Management (OM), and Personnel Administration (PA).

• Participate in the full implementation lifecycle including design, configuration, programming, testing, deployment, and support.

• Implement and maintain solutions across Development, Testing, and Production environments.

• Configure Payroll Schemas, PCRs (Personnel Calculation Rules), Wage Types, and Infotypes according to business requirements.

• Develop error-free, maintainable configurations and code following organizational development standards.

• Perform Integrated Testing of complex payroll applications and ensure system stability and accuracy.

• Troubleshoot complex payroll processing issues and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Provide technical guidance and support to other project team members.

• Maintain payroll documentation, system configurations, and application flow diagrams.

• Ensure optimal application performance and identify opportunities for system improvement.

Core SAP HCM / Payroll Skills

• SAP HCM Payroll Processing (PY)

• SAP Time Management (TM)

• SAP Organizational Management (OM)

• SAP Personnel Administration (PA)

• Payroll Control Center (PCC)

• HR Master Data Management

• Payroll Schema Configuration

• Personnel Calculation Rules (PCR) Configuration & Modification

• Wage Type Configuration & Maintenance

• Infotype Configuration & Management

• Payroll Retroactive Accounting

• Payroll Reporting (Standard & Ad-hoc Reports)

Europe-Specific Payroll Expertise

Experience supporting multi-country European payroll implementations including:

• Germany Payroll (DE)

• Denmark Payroll

• France Payroll (FR)

• Spain Payroll (ES)

• Netherlands Payroll (NL)

• Belgium Payroll (BE)

• Poland Payroll (PL)

Compliance & Statutory Knowledge

• Knowledge of European statutory payroll compliance

• Understanding of country-specific tax regulations and social security rules

• Compliance with GDPR data privacy standards

• Experience handling Year-End Payroll Activities, including:

  • Tax Certificates

  • Statutory Declarations

  • SLD Reporting

• Understanding of legal payroll reporting requirements across European countries

Technical / Functional Skills

• Payroll Issue Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• SAP HCM Configuration (Schemas, Wage Types, Infotypes)

• Experience in SAP HCM integration with external systems

• Knowledge of Retroactive Payroll Accounting

• Payroll Reporting and Data Analysis

• Experience with SAP Query and LSMW (preferred)

• Understanding of SAP SuccessFactors / Cloud Integration (optional)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Stakeholder management across global teams

• Excellent communication and coordination skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams

• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-country environments

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and planning abilities

• Customer-focused mindset

• Ability to anticipate issues and proactively resolve them

• Commitment, perseverance, and continuous improvement mindset

Educational Qualification

• Any Graduate (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

• SAP HCM / Payroll Certification (preferred)

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.

• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.

• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.

• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.

• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

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