SAP Payroll Implementation Lead - Germany
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At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.
With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.
Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.
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SAP Payroll Implementation Lead
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Activities under your Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients to capture payroll requirements and guide them through workshops, questionnaires, and configuration steps
- Coordinate payroll system setup and configuration.
- Validate payroll solutions and integrations, ensuring compliance with legal payroll regulations.
- Assist with data mapping, migration, and validation to ensure accuracy across systems.
- Support YTD data preparation and confirm readiness for go-live.
- Manage system testing phases, including SIT, UAT, E2E, and parallel runs.
- Address system and integration issues, and coordinate defect resolution with global teams.
- Oversee go-live activities, ensuring accurate configurations and data readiness.
- Provide insights and solutions for client-specific updates and configurations.
- Manage post-payroll configurations and address outstanding client-specific updates.
- Document workflows and processes, and transfer knowledge to local and global teams for system maintenance.
- Track project progress, report to project managers, and ensure deadlines are met.
(REQUIREMENTS)
Bachelor’s or master’s degree with a focus on Business, Human Resources, or technical fields, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in SAP HCM application implementation and participation in 3+ successful project rollouts.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations in Germany
Fluency in English and German, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Service-oriented mindset with a strong focus on clients, accountability, and teamwork.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality support and implementation in Human Resources.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work efficiently in remote or hybrid environments, managing tasks and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
Commitment to respecting confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
Integrated into the Application Services department and under the supervision of an Cluster Lead, the overall responsibility of an SAP Payroll Implementation Consultant is to support our outsourced clients as follows:
At Strada, our values guide everything we do:
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Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
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Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
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Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
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Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
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Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.
Benefits
At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.
All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate fo