Senior SAP HCM, German Payroll Consultant

Role Overview

• Partnering with our clients to understand their current payroll requirements to propose effective Strada solutions
• Understanding client business issues and constraints and recommend the best solutions
• Capture and document client requirements as appropriate and create the relevant work packages according the agreed signed of solutions
• Leading the Solution design, review and alignment of deliverables to ensure we deliver on-time and in-scope
• Ensure that lessons learned activities from a functional and technical point of view are completed
• Provide deliverables and project objectives to functional and technical resources assigned to the project
• Document any deviations from Strada standards and report them to the project team
• Providing subject matter expertise for all SAP payroll related technical and functional issues
• Provide subject matter expertise to all technical and functional resources assigned in the project
• Act as the Payroll lead / SPOC for SAP Payroll Management development, defect identification, and defect resolution
• Troubleshoot and resolve HCM & Payroll problems/failures for both external and internal customers and updating ticket logging systems in a timely and accurate manner
• Act as the primary escalation point within the project or as SPOC within maintenance Service for all issues related to the implementation and system configuration
• Ensure proficiency and quality in the configuration, use and deployment of OM/PA/PY/TM modules in the project currently assigned with Partnering with internal cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery
• Close collaboration with Project Managers, team members and Service Delivery Management
• Mentoring junior colleagues
• Support the Sales and Pre-Sales teams where needed
• Working with payroll implementation team on the build of the system

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree with a Business or Technical emphasis, or equivalent
• Demonstrate exceptional SAP Payroll Functional and Technical implementation and configuration experience
• Have an exceptional understanding of country specific Payroll legislation and practices for Germany
• Have experience in a consulting role within a complex payroll technology environment
• Demonstrate excellent analytical capabilities and have an eye for detail and quality
• Be highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving environment
• Be a natural communicator and have the ability to build successful relationships with clients and teams
• Have excellent written and verbal skills in German
• Business proficient in English
• Applicants must have a valid EU work permit

Benefits

• health coverage
• wellbeing programs
• paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• retirement plans
• learning opportunities