SAP Payroll Implementation Lead - Germany

extra parental leave - fully flexible - 4 day week
Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or technical fields, or equivalent experience., Proven experience in SAP HCM application implementation with at least 3 successful project rollouts., Strong knowledge of German payroll regulations., Fluency in English and German with excellent communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with clients to gather payroll requirements and guide them through workshops and configuration.
  • Coordinate payroll system setup, configuration, and validation to ensure compliance.
  • Manage system testing phases, address issues, and oversee go-live activities.
  • Document workflows, track project progress, and communicate with global teams.

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Job description

Activities under your Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients to capture payroll requirements and guide them through workshops, questionnaires, and configuration steps
  • Coordinate payroll system setup and configuration.
  • Validate payroll solutions and integrations, ensuring compliance with legal payroll regulations.
  • Assist with data mapping, migration, and validation to ensure accuracy across systems.
  • Support YTD data preparation and confirm readiness for go-live.
  • Manage system testing phases, including SIT, UAT, E2E, and parallel runs.
  • Address system and integration issues, and coordinate defect resolution with global teams.
  • Oversee go-live activities, ensuring accurate configurations and data readiness.
  • Provide insights and solutions for client-specific updates and configurations.
  • Manage post-payroll configurations and address outstanding client-specific updates.
  • Document workflows and processes, and transfer knowledge to local and global teams for system maintenance.
  • Track project progress, report to project managers, and ensure deadlines are met.
What We Are Looking For
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree with a focus on Business, Human Resources, or technical fields, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in SAP HCM application implementation and participation in 3+ successful project rollouts.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations in Germany
  • Fluency in English and German, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Service-oriented mindset with a strong focus on clients, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality support and implementation in Human Resources.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work efficiently in remote or hybrid environments, managing tasks and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
  • Commitment to respecting confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 


DISCLAIMER:


Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Information Technology & Services
Spoken language(s):
EnglishGerman
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Other Skills

  • Client Confidentiality
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

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