SAP HCM Payroll UK Payroll Consultant

About Client:

One of our MNC clients offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 145000 professionals across 90 countries helping 1100 clients it provides a full spectrum of services including consulting information technology enterprise applications business process services engineering services network services customer experience & design services AI & analytics and cloud & infrastructure services. It is the first Indian company in the world to have been awarded the Sustainable Markets Initiatives Terra Carta Seal in recognition of actively leading the charge to create a climate and naturepositive future.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detailoriented SAP HCM Payroll Consultant with expertise in UK payroll to join our HR/Payroll team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and configuring SAP HCM Payroll modules ensuring accurate payroll processing in accordance with UK regulations and providing endtoend payroll support to the organization. You will play a crucial role in maintaining system integrity and ensuring compliance with all payroll legislation and reporting requirements.

• Payroll Configuration & Management:

  • Configure and maintain SAP HCM Payroll for UK payroll operations ensuring all payroll processes comply with legal and organizational requirements.
  • Set up and maintain payroll schema wage types and payroll areas within SAP HCM.
  • Configure tax calculations national insurance contributions pensions and statutory benefits in line with UK legislation.

• Payroll Processing:

  • Manage endtoend payroll processing for UK employees ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws (e.g. PAYE NIC statutory sick pay maternity leave etc.).
  • Work closely with HR Finance and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of payroll data.
  • Run and monitor payroll cycles including prepayroll validation payroll runs and postpayroll audits.

• Compliance & Reporting:

  • Ensure UK payroll processes are compliant with all statutory requirements including tax filing (RTI) yearend reporting and other regulatory filings.
  • Prepare and review necessary reports such as payslips P60s P11Ds and other statutory returns (e.g. P45).
  • Stay uptodate with changes to UK tax legislation and ensure system updates are implemented in a timely manner.

• Payroll Support:

  • Provide firstline support for payrollrelated queries from employees and management.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies or issues liaising with internal departments or external vendors as needed.
  • Provide training and guidance on payroll procedures to HR and other internal stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify areas for improvement in payroll processes and suggest optimizations.
  • Participate in SAP HCM system upgrades and enhancements including testing training and postgolive support.

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Accounting Business or a related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE NIC statutory benefits and compliance reporting (e.g. RTI P60 P11D).
  • Experience working with SAP HCM Payroll module including configuration and processing.

• Technical Skills:

  • Handson experience with SAP HCM Payroll (configuration processing reporting).
  • Proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel for payrollrelated reporting and data manipulation.
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems and payroll integration tools.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to handle complex payroll issues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Certification in Payroll or HRrelated qualifications (e.g. CIPP CIPD).
• Experience with other SAP HCM modules (e.g. Personnel Administration Time Management).
• Knowledge of additional UK legislation (e.g. autoenrolment apprenticeship levy).

• Fulltime position.
• Occasional overtime may be required during payroll processing periods or monthend/yearend reporting.