SAP HR / Payroll Consultant

Shrewsbury Source: WhatJobs

£95,000–£115,000

Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite)

Duration: 6 Months

Start date: 05/10/2026

Pay Rate: £460 p/d (Inside IR-35)

Security Clearance: BPSS, SC clearance or eligibility required

Overview

I am currently seeking an experienced SAP HR / Payroll Consultant to join a major digital transformation programme within a large-scale public sector environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a substantial SAP landscape, contributing to both project delivery and live service support for SAP HCM and Payroll solutions.

The successful consultant will play a key role in enhancing existing functionality, resolving complex issues, and delivering high-quality SAP solutions within a collaborative, multi-supplier environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, configure, enhance and support SAP HCM and Payroll solutions.
Work as part of an established HCM and Payroll team within a large SAP practice.
Investigate, analyse and resolve live service issues across SAP Payroll and HCM modules.
Deliver project work within a multi-supplier environment, ensuring quality and timely execution.
Produce and maintain high-quality documentation including:
Solution Design Documents
Functional Specifications
WRICEF documentation
Technical and support artefacts
Collaborate with both onshore and offshore teams, reporting into the Team Lead.
Provide accurate delivery estimates and contribute to project planning activities.
Engage closely with client stakeholders to provide support, advice and effective solutions.
Support ongoing digital transformation initiatives and continuous service improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience as an SAP Payroll Consultant with multiple end-to-end project deliveries.
Strong background supporting SAP environments across both project and BAU/live support functions.
Expert-level knowledge of:
SAP Payroll
Strong functional experience across:
Personnel Administration (PA)
Organisational Management (OM)
Employee & Manager Self-Service
Time Management
Travel Management
SuccessFactors
Country Legal Changes
Experience working within large, complex SAP landscapes.
Ability to operate effectively within multi-vendor environments.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience producing detailed functional and solution design documentation.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.