SAP HCM German Payroll Consultant
About this role
Reference No: 2991
Office Type: Office
Elevate Your Career with Zalaris
Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.
We’re big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.
We foster open communication and short decision-making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.
Zalaris’ culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos: everyone matters, aiming high and team spirit. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris’ employees come from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, and we are proud of it.
Role Summary
We are looking for a skilled SAP HCM Consultant with hands-on experience in German Payroll configuration and implementation to join our dynamic team at Zalaris. The ideal candidate will bring strong functional expertise in SAP HCM with a focus on German statutory requirements and payroll processing. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality HR solutions and are fluent in SAP best practices, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Configure, implement, and support SAP HCM Payroll (PY-DE) aligned with German legal requirements and customer specifications.
- Lead or support end-to-end payroll implementations for German entities.
- Perform system testing, support user acceptance testing, and resolve any functional issues.
- Work closely with clients to gather requirements, analyze gaps, and offer scalable solutions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and project teams for seamless integration with other modules (PA, OM, Time Management, etc.).
- Provide post-go-live support and process optimization.
- Document functional specifications, test scripts, and user manuals.
Requirement
- 5+ years of experience in SAP HCM, with at least 2+ years focused on German Payroll configuration.
- Strong knowledge of German payroll statutory regulations (tax, social insurance, etc.).
- Experience in full-cycle implementations, including blueprinting, customizing, and go-live support.
- Working knowledge of integration with PA, OM, and Time Management modules.
- Proficiency in writing functional specs and collaborating with technical teams.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- German language proficiency (B1 or above) is a strong advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, HR, Business, or related field.
What we offer
- Multicultural working environment
- Friendly and supportive colleagues
- Flat organizational structure
- Growth and development opportunities
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Ready to become part of our team? Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant, collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris
Company at a glance
Simplify work life. Achieve more.
Our mission is to simplify HR and payroll administration, and empower you with useful information so that you can invest more in your people.
Our values bind us together as one company as they shape the way we behave towards each other, our customers and our partners across the markets we serve.
We believe that everyone matters in this company and that no one person is better than another.
We dare to aim high! #bestingmyself is everyone’s motto because we give the best version of ourselves to the team.
We believe that the best results are achieved, not by being the best in the team but by bringing the best out of your team, and supporting each other across the finish line. This is true team spirit.
We are a leading service provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, serving more than 1.5 million employees monthly with an annual revenue of more than 88 million Euros. We hold #1 or #2 positions in most of our markets, and carry over two decades of experience in transforming HR and support creating sustainable businesses with our clients.
For more information about us, go to zalaris.com.
Top Benefits
- Multicultural Working Environment
- Friendly And Supportive Colleagues
- Flat Organizational Structure
- Growth And Development Opportunities
- Flexible Working Conditions
- Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package
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