SAP Implementation Specialist (HCM)

About the Company

Our client is looking for a dedicated SAP HCM Payroll Implementation Consultant to join our Application Services department. In this role, you will work closely with a Cluster Lead and collaborate directly with our outsourced clients. Your primary mission is to ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient implementation of Austrian SAP Payroll solutions while providing high-quality functional and technical support. This position is ideal for someone who values client interaction, enjoys problem-solving, and strives for excellence in the delivery of HR and payroll systems.

About the Role

Our Client is looking for a dedicated SAP HCM Payroll Implementation Consultant to join our Application Services department. In this role, you will work closely with a Cluster Lead and collaborate directly with our outsourced clients. Your primary mission is to ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient implementation of Austrian SAP Payroll solutions while providing high-quality functional and technical support.

This position is ideal for someone who values client interaction, enjoys problem-solving,

and strives for excellence in the delivery of HR and payroll systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a customer-facing consultant, gathering and analysing client requirements.

• Lead SAP Payroll project implementations across all phases, ensuring successful delivery.

• Provide expert application support and implementation consultancy through professional advice, clear guidance, and hands-on configuration activities.

• Configure and customize SAP Payroll in line with best practices to ensure robust, maintainable, and error-free solutions.

• Execute required system testing using provided or self-created test data to validate that solutions meet agreed specifications.

• Produce high-quality documentation for all implemented work packages, including both functional and technical aspects.

• Manage daily priorities efficiently and support project objectives, ensuring deadlines and milestones are fully met.

• Report regularly on project status, progress, risks, and issues to the Team Lead or Project Manager.

• Maintain effective and professional communication channels with internal teams and external clients.

• Communicate the status, root cause, and resolution of assigned issues in a clear and structured manner.

• Understand HR business processes and the overall SAP HR architecture to support decision-making and solution design.

• Adhere to project timelines and ensure accurate and timely delivery of all assigned work packages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field, or equivalent

experience.

• Proven experience in SAP HCM application implementation.

• Participation in 3 or more Austrian SAP Payroll project rollouts.

• Strong interest in providing high-quality implementation and support within Human

Resources.

• Service-oriented mindset with strong client focus and a high sense of accountability.

• Demonstrated commitment to customers, the team, and project success.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Solid knowledge of Austrian Payroll processes and regulations.

• Proficiency in German (required).

On Offer

• Real career opportunity, not just a job, with possibilities to grow and develop

• Being part of local Austrian team, but also wider connection to Global colleagues

• Remote location giving more flexibility and a better work/life balance

• Competitive salary with a full spectrum of secondary benefits