SAP Payroll Support Consultant

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The Opportunity

Here lies an opportunity for an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Consultant to join a leading, internationally focussed business in global payroll and human capital management professional services. Sitting within our UK and Ireland Consulting Practice for SAP Professional Services, you will provide critical AMS support to some of most valued payroll customers. Over time, you will also be offered the opportunity to grow your career by cross-training into a Functional Consultant role, gaining exposure to SuccessFactors and the Opportunity of a SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) certification.

Role Responsibilities

Support Role -

• Providing application support consultancy through advice, guidance, and appropriate technical activities
• Managing tickets after having received functional analysis and guidance / coaching on the technical way to implement IT applications
• Providing documentation (both technical and functional) on issues handled
• Managing personal daily priorities and assigned tickets, and ensure that his deadlines are met. Regularly report on status and progress to the AMS Cluster Lead
• Maintaining internal and external contact and communication channels at appropriate level. Communicate status, resolution, and root cause of assigned issues
• Understand the general flows in HR and the SAP HR architecture

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high quality solutions through system configuration that meets overall business requirements
• Perform configuration for HCM modules of HR: Payroll (evaluation & schemas)
• Act as the HR Services lead for SAP Payroll Management development, defect identification, and defect resolution
• Analysis of payroll / time schemas to identify root cause and solution of pay & time discrepancies
• Resolve complex defects related to Overtime, social security calculation, legal reporting, allowances, sickness, taxes, posting, payslips and others specific UK payroll configurations
• Participates in SAP HR projects as an integral part of a cross-functional team to support the delivery of HR Services
• Ensure time and attendance data integrity
• Must have hands on experience on UK Payroll – Schemas, PCRs, wage type creation, basic pay configuration, etc.
• Troubleshoot and resolve HCM & Payroll problems/failures for both external and internal customers and updating ticket logging systems in a timely and accurate manner
• Generate easy-to-maintain bug free code and customizing respecting Strada best practices
• HRSP Implementation
• Operate required system tests using either provided or self generated test data

Consulting Role - Solution Design

• Support the required workshops as laid out by the methodology, ensuring all decisions are accurately captured and recorded in relevant workbooks.
• Undertake configuration as per the agreed design and direction of ECP Lead Consultant.
• Define and document the overall configuration of the SuccessFactors module(s), making the correct balance between business, technical and functional requirements and constraints, as well as the compatibility with different solution components.
• At the end of the project, ensure successful transition to maintenance teams, either Strada or other.
• Support project resources in defining solutions in the event that a challenge arises during delivery to ensure that delivery is on time and within budget.

Data Migration

• Organize and support the data mapping with client and implementation teams (Strada or Third Party Providers).
• Ensure the client fulfil their responsibilities in term of data management, in particular with their data cleansing and data transformation.
• Be familiar with data security procedures and requirements of both Strada and the client and ensure these are respected as part of the process.
• Integrations.
• Support the Technical resources in the definition of integration requirements.
• Support in the delivery of integration solution workshops to clients and the completion of required documentation.

Test Activities

• Carry out agreed Strada Testing and ensure all agreed issues are corrected prior to customer testing.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, systems, and legislation in the UK.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration and support of SAP Payroll systems (SAP HCM or ECP).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• An ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for implementing and improving payroll systems.
• Payroll systems knowledge and experience (SuccessFactors ECP is a plus).
• Systems implementation experience beneficial.
• Appetite to become a subject-matter expert on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) modules.
• Candidates located outside of the UK are welcome to apply, but should be able to support UK business hours and working days.

Education Qualification : Any Graduate

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 actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a 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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