SAP Functional Payroll Analyst

SAP Functional Payroll Analyst

Shape the future of UK Payroll legislation!

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Join one of the world’s leading independent enterprise software support providers and become the SAP Payroll expert that helps organisations stay compliant with ever-changing UK payroll legislation.

We're looking for an experienced SAP Functional Payroll Analyst to join our Tax, Legal & Regulatory (TLR) team.

This is a specialist functional role supporting SAP HCM Payroll customers across the UK, with a strong focus on Public Sector Payroll and annual legislative updates.

Working alongside talented SAP developers, QA engineers and consultants, you'll analyse legislative changes, design functional solutions, configure SAP Payroll, and ensure customers remain compliant with evolving UK payroll legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical SAP knowledge with payroll legislation and customer consultancy.

What you’ll be doing:

As our SAP Payroll functional expert, you'll:

Act as the subject matter expert for SAP UK Payroll functional requirements, specialising in Public Sector Payroll

Analyse annual UK payroll legislation changes and translate them into Agile user stories, functional specifications, and SAP configuration

Configure SAP HCM Payroll to deliver legislative updates and customer change requests

Work closely with development teams throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle to design and deliver high-quality payroll solutions

You'll work directly with UK customers, understanding complex payroll requirements and providing trusted functional advice

Produce clear functional documentation and communicate complex legislative requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Perform functional validation, unit testing and support end-to-end testing to ensure legislative compliance

Mentor QA teams on payroll testing approaches, expected outcomes and best practice

Provide trusted advice to customers on payroll legislation, SAP Payroll functionality and best practice

Support customer projects requiring specialist SAP Payroll functional expertise

Support complex Public Sector payroll scenarios including: RTI (Real Time Information)

Multiple Employment

Payroll sequencing

Backdated pay awards

Payroll Administration Legislative compliance

Contribute to continuous improvement across our Tax, Legal & Regulatory services, including exploring opportunities to leverage AI and automation.

What we’re looking for:

10+ years' SAP Functional experience

Strong SAP HCM Payroll configuration experience

Experience supporting SAP ECC Payroll environments

Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation and annual legislative updates

Experience delivering end-to-end payroll processing

Experience producing functional specifications and translating legislation into SAP solutions

Strong understanding of: RTI (Real Time Information)

Payroll sequencing

Payroll administration

Multiple Employment

Public Sector payroll requirements

Experience working with Local Government, Education, NHS, or other Public Sector organisations would be highly desirable

Excellent analytical, documentation and stakeholder management skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll legislation clearly

Experience working within Agile delivery teams

A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge.

Interview process:

Our hiring process is designed to be efficient and transparent. Here’s what to expect:

Screening Call – A friendly chat with our Talent Acquisition team to get to know you and discuss the role

Hiring Manager Interview – Your chance to showcase your skills, experience, and ask us any questions about the role and team

Team Interview – Get to meet with other team members, dive into the exciting projects you’ll be working on, and experience the collaborative energy that drives our success!

Final HR Interview – A deeper conversation to understand your values, ensure a great cultural fit, and discuss the next steps.

Benefits and perks:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including

Competitive Salary: We value your hard work with a competitive salary

Generous Annual Leave: Take plenty of time to recharge with 25 days holiday, plus extra days as you grow with us

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Need more time to relax? Purchase up to 5 additional days leave per annum

Birthday Leave: Celebrate YOU by taking your birthday off

Length of Service Rewards: Enjoy rewards like bonuses, extra leave, and paid sabbaticals for your dedication

Company Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our Company pension scheme

Perkbox Perks: Treat yourself with discounts, cashback, and wellness benefits

Fully Remote Model: Enjoy the flexibility of working 100% remotely, from wherever you are in the UK - no office required!

Employee Wellbeing: We’ve got your back with EAP, eye tests, flu vouchers, and excellent sick pay if you’re ever unwell

Personal Development: We invest in you with tailored training and career growth

Employee Referral Scheme: Get rewarded for bringing great talent to our team.

About Support Revolution:

At Support Revolution, we help organisations break free from overpriced software support and forced upgrades, slashing maintenance costs while delivering superior service. Our mission is to empower businesses to reallocate savings into innovation, fuelling their growth.

If you’re ready to be part of a fast-growing, forward-thinking company, join us and be part of the revolution!

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