SAP HCM Payroll Specialist (Germany)
- Location : Germany – Hybrid (North Rhine-Westphalia preferred; 2–3 days onsite per week)
- Type : Full-time, permanent
A global engineering and manufacturing group is looking to hire an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Specialist to support and optimise their German payroll operations.
The company runs SAP HCM on-premise and is committed to maintaining a robust, compliant payroll function tailored to local regulations and Works Council requirements.
This role will join the in-house SAP team and partner closely with Payroll, HR Operations, and external providers. You’ll be responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, handling configuration, and maintaining compliance with evolving German legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Take end-to-end ownership of SAP HCM Payroll processes for German entitiesMaintain and enhance schemas, PCRs (Personnel Calculation Rules), wage types, and infotype configurationsTroubleshoot payroll issues, manage corrections, and liaise with HR and Finance to resolve complex casesCollaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers (e.g. tax offices, insurance bodies) to support statutory reportingMonitor and support monthly payroll runs, perform data validation, and ensure clean year-end processingSupport audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors, HR, and finance controllersWork with IT colleagues to maintain the interface landscape between SAP HCM and other systems (e.g., time tracking, finance)Stay up to date with legal changes impacting payroll and update system configuration accordinglyYour Profile
5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP HCM Payroll in GermanyDeep understanding of German payroll legislation, tax / social security laws, and company agreementsProven ability to manage payroll schemas, rules, and wage type customisationComfortable performing data validation, test runs, and reconciliation tasksFamiliarity with SAP HR modules such as Time Management or PA / OM is a plusExperience with interface support (e.g., between SAP and external payroll vendors or finance tools)Fluent in German (written and spoken); solid English for internal communication across regionsReliable, detail-oriented, and confident handling sensitive personal and payroll dataWhy Join?
Be the payroll expert in a high-stakes, stable international businessShape ongoing system improvements, rather than just support BAU processesHybrid working with strong team collaboration and supportCompetitive compensation package, including pension, healthcare, and annual bonusLong-term career development in a company that values technical excellence and operational compliance