SAP Payroll Specialist (Contract)

Job Title: SAP UK Payroll Specialist (Contract)

Contract Length: 8 months + ext

Location: Remote – can be based anywhere in Europe

Language Requirement: English (fluent)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Payroll Specialist to join on an 8-month contract. The ideal candidate will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in all areas of payroll processing, supporting our clients with implementation, testing, incident resolution, and process improvements.

This role requires a strong mix of technical expertise, payroll knowledge, and problem-solving ability to ensure seamless payroll operations across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all payroll-related processes in SAP.
• Analyze and resolve complex payroll issues, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Lead and support SAP Payroll implementations, including configuration, testing, and go-live activities.
• Manage change requests, incidents, and payroll system enhancements for customers.
• Document and analyze payroll processes to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve issues in the SAP payroll application environment.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Senior-level expertise in UK payroll (SAP, taxation, social insurance).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP Payroll implementations for external clients.
• Proven experience in analyzing, documenting, and optimizing payroll processes.
• Strong track record of leading SAP Payroll projects from implementation to post-go-live support.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex payroll system challenges.
• Fluency in English.