Senior SAP HCM/Payroll Consultant - Global SAP Leader. UK Remote in Birmingham

Are you a seasoned SAP HCM/Payroll expert ready to take the next step in your consulting career? Join a global leader in SAP Managed Services and become part of a trusted team delivering excellence to some of the world’s most recognisable brands. We’re seeking a Senior SAP HCM/Payroll Consultant who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex payroll challenges, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement for customers. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas make an impact, and your growth is supported – this is the perfect opportunity. Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions.

Role at a glance:

• Senior SAP HCM/Payroll Consultant
• Remote – Home–based (UK) with minimal travel
• Up to GBP78,000 DOE Plus Benefits
• Permanent – Full Time

Who we are:

For over 15 years, we’ve built a strong reputation in Managed Services and continue to grow thanks to our ongoing success and expanding client base. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of organisations – from global multinationals to well–known household brands – spanning multiple industries and countries. Our UK–wide network of consultants specialises in supporting all areas of SAP. We manage our customers’ solutions end–to–end – turning trust into lasting value. From analysing and optimising business processes, to delivering tailored SAP implementations, through to ongoing service and system maintenance – we ensure excellence at every stage. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with our internal teams, project delivery specialists, and customers to provide long–term support, innovation, and a shared vision for success.

Role Overview:

Join our high–performing UK Managed Services team as a Senior SAP Payroll Consultant, supporting both Cloud and On–Premise payroll customers. Reporting to the HCM Practice Lead, you’ll take the lead in delivering expert support and consultancy across our diverse Managed Services portfolio. In this dynamic role, no two days are the same – from ad–hoc configuration and process improvements to annual UK/IE payroll patching and tackling challenging mini–projects. We’re looking for a true team player: someone who loves helping customers achieve excellence, champions best–practice solutions, and brings deep SAP Payroll expertise to every engagement. You’ll build trusted relationships, offer confident solution recommendations, and collaborate closely with our talented SAP SuccessFactors HCM/Payroll consultants.

About You:

Essential Skills:

• Strong SAP Payroll expertise with 8+ years functional/technical experience, covering full design, configuration and testing of core payroll functions – from wage type creation to complex schema changes – plus hands–on support background.
• Specialist knowledge of UK and Ireland payroll processes, along with solid understanding of SAP HCM Personnel Administration and Time Management (negative and positive).
• Confident in recommending process improvements and best–practice optimisation, supported by experience delivering high–quality customer support.
• Working knowledge of SuccessFactors integrations including EC to SAP ERP and ECP (BiB and PTP).

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to Higher Education environments (HESA, Multiple Employment, Public Sector pensions).
• Understanding of S/4HANA touchpoints, BP synchronisation, and the ability to debug using ABAP, plus certification in one or more SuccessFactors modules.

Personal Profile – Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication skills at all levels, paired with excellent problem–solving, analytical thinking and user support capability.
• Able to produce clear documentation (functional specifications, test scripts, end–user training) and manage full end–to–end change processes – from requirements gathering through to design, testing and implementation.
• Self–sufficient, organised and able to independently manage workload while balancing multiple tasks and following change control processes.
• Willing to learn new SAP processes and functionality, with a collaborative mindset, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a positive can–do attitude.

We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance. If you’re ready to bring your SAP Payroll expertise to an organisation that champions innovation, teamwork and customer success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your SAP career and join a global leader committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.