SAP Consultant

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Consultant to join our Application Management Services (AMS) team based in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) Payroll modules and demonstrate a proven track record in supporting, maintaining, and optimising SAP Payroll solutions for diverse clients. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end support for SAP HCM Payroll processes, including issue resolution, configuration, and enhancements.
• Monitor and manage payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution as per statutory and organisational requirements.
• Collaborate with business users to understand payroll requirements, analyse gaps, and implement solutions.
• Handle incident and service request management in line with AMS best practices and SLAs.
• Perform regular system health checks, audits, and ensure statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, etc.) in Indian payroll context.
• Coordinate with technical teams for interface, integration, and batch job monitoring.
• Conduct user training and knowledge sharing sessions as required.
• Document all changes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps in accordance with company policies.
• Support year-end payroll activities, tax calculations, and statutory filings.
• Stay updated with SAP releases, notes, and legal changes affecting payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, HR, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in SAP HCM Payroll, preferably in an AMS or support environment.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll statutory requirements (e.g., PF, ESI, PT, TDS, etc.).
• Expertise in SAP Payroll schema, PCRs, wage types, time management integration, and payroll reporting.
• Experience with payroll configuration, troubleshooting, and end-user support.
• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skills in English; knowledge of Hindi or Marathi will be beneficial.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts or on-call support as per business requirements.

Preferred Skills

• SAP HCM certification.
• Experience with payroll migration or implementation projects.
• Exposure to interface management and third-party payroll integrations.
• Experience working with remote or global teams.