Job Description
We are seeking an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Consultant to manage and support end-to-end payroll operations within SAP. The role involves payroll configuration, processing, statutory compliance, testing, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring accurate and timely payroll management aligned with regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. SAP Payroll Configuration & Maintenance
- Configure and maintain SAP HCM Payroll, including wage types, schemas, PCRs, features, and rules.
- Ensure seamless integration between Time Management, Payroll, and Finance modules.
- Maintain payroll control records, posting runs, and off-cycle payroll processes.
2. Payroll Processing & Support
- Lead payroll runs (live and simulation) ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Manage retroactive accounting, arrears, and adjustments.
- Handle complex payroll scenarios, including terminations, long-term absences, bonuses, and allowances.
3. Statutory Compliance
- Ensure payroll configuration and processes comply with statutory requirements (e.g., social security, tax, and other relevant contributions).
- Stay up-to-date with legislation changes and update SAP configurations accordingly.
4. Testing & Quality Assurance
- Prepare and execute Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Validate payroll simulation results, identify anomalies, and resolve discrepancies.
- Support year-end processes, including statutory reporting and submissions.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to understand requirements and deliver payroll solutions.
- Provide SME guidance on payroll processes, enhancements, and best practices.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries, incidents, and change requests.
6. Documentation & Training
- Develop functional specifications, configuration documents, and payroll process SOPs.
- Conduct training sessions for HR/payroll teams on SAP payroll operations.
Required Skills & Experience:
Technical Skills:
- Minimum 4 years of experience in SAP HCM Payroll, with at least 1 full-cycle implementation.
- Strong hands-on expertise in payroll schemas, PCRs, wage type configuration, off-cycle payroll, and retro calculations.
- Knowledge of SAP Time Management and integration with Payroll is a plus.
- Experience with Payroll posting to Finance (FI/CO).
- Familiarity with Payroll Control Center (PCC) is an advantage.
Functional Knowledge:
- In-depth understanding of payroll statutory requirements and reporting.
- Familiarity with HR processes (hire-to-retire) and their impact on payroll.
- Experience with payroll data migration and cutover activities.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy in payroll calculations.
