SAP Functional Payroll Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Serve as the expert on SAP UK Payroll functional needs, with a focus on Public Sector Payroll.

• Assess annual changes in UK payroll legislation and convert them into Agile user stories, functional specifications, and SAP configurations.

• Configure SAP HCM Payroll to implement legislative updates and respond to customer change requests.

• Collaborate closely with development teams throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle to design and provide high-quality payroll solutions.

• Interact directly with UK customers to understand intricate payroll requirements and offer reliable functional advice.

• Create clear functional documentation and effectively communicate complex legislative requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Carry out functional validation, unit testing, and support end-to-end testing to ensure adherence to legislation.

• Guide QA teams on payroll testing methodologies, expected results, and best practices.

• Offer reliable advice to customers regarding payroll legislation, SAP Payroll functionalities, and best practices.

• Assist customer projects that require specialized SAP Payroll functional knowledge.

• Support complex Public Sector payroll scenarios, including: RTI (Real Time Information), Multiple Employment Payroll sequencing, Backdated pay awards, Payroll Administration, and Legislative compliance.

• Contribute to ongoing improvements in our Tax, Legal & Regulatory services by exploring opportunities to utilize AI and automation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of SAP Functional experience.

• Strong SAP HCM Payroll configuration expertise.

• Experience in supporting SAP ECC Payroll environments.

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation and annual updates.

• Proven experience in delivering end-to-end payroll processing.

• Ability to produce functional specifications and translate legislation into SAP solutions.

• Strong understanding of: RTI (Real Time Information), Payroll sequencing, Payroll administration, and Multiple Employment Public Sector payroll requirements.

• Experience working with Local Government, Education, NHS, or other Public Sector organizations is highly desirable.

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Strong communication skills, capable of clearly explaining complex payroll legislation.

• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.

• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring peers and sharing knowledge.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We appreciate your efforts with a competitive salary.

• Generous Annual Leave: Recharge with 25 days of holiday, plus additional days as you progress with us.

• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Need extra time to relax? Purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.

• Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day by taking your birthday off.

• Length of Service Rewards: Enjoy rewards such as bonuses, extra leave, and paid sabbaticals for your commitment.

• Company Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension plan.

• Perkbox Perks: Enjoy discounts, cashback, and wellness benefits.

• Fully Remote Model: Experience the flexibility of working 100% remotely from anywhere in the UK—no office necessary!

• Employee Wellbeing: We support you with an EAP, eye tests, flu vouchers, and excellent sick pay if you need it.

• Personal Development: We invest in your growth with tailored training and career advancement opportunities.

• Employee Referral Scheme: Get rewarded for bringing exceptional talent to our team.