Position: UK Payroll SME - SAP SuccessFactors
Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (January 2026)
Duration: 3 Months
Location: London, UK
Language(s): English
Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting-edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.
Role – We are seeking an experienced UK Payroll SME with SAP SuccessFactors experience to provide hands-on expertise across payroll operations, configuration, and compliance. This is a business-critical role supporting payroll delivery, enhancements, and optimisation, working closely with HR, Finance, IT, and third-party payroll providers to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Skills:
Desirable Skills
If you are interested or would like to know more, please email jonathan.la@focusonsap.org with your CV and availability to speak.
Applicants must be a UK based and holds a valid right to work status.
Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (January 2026)
Duration: 3 Months
Location: London, UK
Language(s): English
Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting-edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.
Role – We are seeking an experienced UK Payroll SME with SAP SuccessFactors experience to provide hands-on expertise across payroll operations, configuration, and compliance. This is a business-critical role supporting payroll delivery, enhancements, and optimisation, working closely with HR, Finance, IT, and third-party payroll providers to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the UK Payroll SME, providing expert guidance, support, and issue resolution.
- Configure, customise, and support payroll systems in line with UK payroll legislation.
- Ensure full compliance with UK requirements including PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, statutory payments, and year-end processing.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external partners to gather requirements and ensure seamless system integration.
- Lead or support end-to-end payroll implementations, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in testing cycles, documentation creation, and user training.
- Advise stakeholders on payroll best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control.
Key Skills:
- Proven hands-on experience as a UK Payroll SME.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
- Experience integrating payroll solutions with SAP, non-SAP, Salesforce, or third-party payroll systems.
- Hands-on experience with payroll schema and rule configuration, including troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability.
- Ability to work effectively with both functional and technical teams.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
- Broader exposure to SAP HCM, including Time Management and Personnel Administration.
If you are interested or would like to know more, please email jonathan.la@focusonsap.org with your CV and availability to speak.
Applicants must be a UK based and holds a valid right to work status.
