SAP HCM/SAP HR Functional Consultant (UK Payroll)

6 Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Remote Working | Immediate Start

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP HCM Functional Consultant with strong UK Payroll expertise to take ownership of an ongoing project currently in the UAT phase.

This is a senior, hands-on functional role requiring someone who can quickly assess the current solution, resolve outstanding UAT defects, work closely with business stakeholders, and drive the project through to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an existing SAP HCM/HR project currently in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Investigate, analyse and resolve outstanding UAT defects.
• Work closely with payroll, HR, business and technical teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Review and validate SAP HCM and UK Payroll configurations.
• Support testing, defect management, regression testing and business sign-off activities.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance throughout the final stages of the project life cycle.
• Ensure a smooth transition through go-live and project completion.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive SAP HCM/SAP HR Functional Consulting experience.
• Strong hands-on SAP UK Payroll experience.
• Proven track record of delivering SAP HCM projects through UAT, defect resolution and go-live.
• Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, payroll processes and SAP Payroll configuration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and payroll teams.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project deliverables.

Desirable Experience

• SAP SuccessFactors integration experience.
• Experience joining projects during UAT or recovery phases.
• SAP Payroll and/or SAP HCM certifications.

Candidate Profile

• Senior SAP HCM Functional Consultant.
• Strong UK Payroll specialist.
• Comfortable taking ownership of an in-flight project with minimal handover.
• Immediately available or available at short notice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Contract Details

• Role: SAP HCM/SAP HR Functional Consultant (UK Payroll)
• Contract Length: 6 months
• Location: Remote Working
• IR35 Status: Outside IR35
• Start Date: Immediate
• Rate: Competitive Market Rate