SAP HR – UK Payroll

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An SAP HR UK Payroll Consultant is responsible for configuring, supporting, and maintaining SAP HCM Payroll processes tailored to the UK environment. This includes full lifecycle implementations, rollouts, patches, and ongoing payroll support. Client-facing and cross-functional collaboration across HR, Finance, IT, and third-party vendors are key.

Primary Responsibilities

· Full end-to-end UK payroll configuration, including schema and PCR customizations (e.g., PC00_M08_CALC, G000 schema)

· Execution of month-end and year-end payroll runs; off-cycle and on-demand payroll support

· Ensure compliance with UK statutory requirements: PAYE, NIC, pensions auto-enrollment, student loans, court orders, SSP/SMP/SPS calculations

· Build and maintain BACS/DME files and RTI submissions (FPS/EPS) to HMRC

· Generate and manage payslips, year-end forms (e.g., P60, P45, P35, P14), and handle pension/fiscal reporting

· Support SAP HCM modules (PA/OM/Time Management); integrate payroll with FI, T&A, ESS and third-party vendors

· Troubleshoot production issues: payroll errors, master data issues, schema logic problems

· Lead or participate in SAP UK payroll implementations, upgrades, ongoing support, and patching

· Conduct workshops, requirement gathering, stakeholder engagement, and data migration

Required Skills & Qualifications

· 5–8+ years of SAP HCM/Payroll experience in UK payroll

· Proven end-to-end implementation (configuration, testing, go-live, support) visibility

· In-depth expertise in schema (PCR) programming and wage type configuration

· Strong technical knowledge: SAP HCM modules (PA, OM, Time), basic ABAP awareness, integrations, and interfaces

· Thorough understanding of UK payroll statutory compliance – PAYE, NIC, pensions, RTI, etc.

· Experience with Real-Time Information (RTI) submissions via SAP

· Familiarity with off-cycle payroll, on-demand runs, arrears calculations, and absence deductions

· Good communication and stakeholder management skills—ability to run workshops and translate complex payroll logic to business users

· Consulting or support experience (e.g., AMS, managed services) desirable