SAP Principal Consultant - HR in Bradford, Devon

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (up to £77,000). A company car lease/allowance scheme (£500 per month/£6,000 per year, based on full-time employment on joining the company). You can opt to sign up to the EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 6 months after joining the company. Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary, increasing to 15% in the 26 to 27 performance year). Private health care (self only). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme. Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 day in the office a week Bradford/Leeds). Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for an SAP Principal Consultant HR to join the IT team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The IT function is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The SAP team is part of the IT function and plays a key role in optimising and transforming our SAP applications and associated Enterprise Systems. We support business areas such as Finance, HR, Procurement, Capital Delivery and Asset Maintenance/Management. Our team consists of functional and technical consultants, along with support related roles in Project Management, Business Analysis and Service Management, the SAP HR Principal Consultant will play a key role in the SAP HR/Payroll team driving business change and being a subject matter expert for the technology within this space.

Where you fit in: As our SAP HR Principal Consultant you will:

• Translate business needs into clear, actionable functional and technical solutions that drive business success.
• Act as the trusted link between HR leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, and offshore AMS partners, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery.
• Lead system change initiatives from initial concept and requirements gathering through to successful implementation.
• Partner with offshore AMS teams and business users to configure, test, and deliver enhancements across SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA Payroll.
• Ensure all system and process changes are fully compliant with UK legislation and aligned with the wider SAP HR and Payroll landscape.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and facilitate clear communication across all levels of the organisation.
• Support the delivery of key HR and Payroll projects, guiding solutions from design and development through to go-live and post-implementation support.
• Provide expert technical knowledge and advice across SAP HR and Payroll applications, helping to optimise processes and maximise system performance.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance HR and Payroll systems, processes, and user experience.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leadership, offering strategic insight and recommendations to support business objectives.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Core SAP & HR Systems Expertise (Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, Compensation, Performance & Goals, Learning Management System (LMS), Time Management & Time Tracking, Recruitment & Onboarding (RCM & ONB 2.0).
• Evidence of delivery of robust integrations across HR, payroll, and third-party systems (e.g. pensions, benefits providers).
• UK Payroll & Compliance Expertise (Strong understanding of HMRC requirements, RTI submissions, GDPR, and UK employment regulations impacting HR and payroll systems).
• Data & Reporting (knowledge of SuccessFactors reporting, custom reporting gather requirements and build test and instructing end user use of reports, Strong data governance & GDPR awareness).
• Good co-ordination and communication skills with excellent slide, document and spreadsheet skills.
• Formal qualifications that include SAP SuccessFactors certifications for key modules and SAP HCM Payroll certification (for legacy expertise).
• Experience of 10+ years in SAP HR/Payroll with at least 5+ years in SuccessFactors.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

If you’ve got experience in SAP HR and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

The closing date for this role is the 28th July 2026. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please.