SAP Manager - HR & Payroll
Posted 6 hours 58 minutes ago by Caraffi Limited
SAP Manager - HR & Payroll
Location: Yorkshire/Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Utilities
Join a forward-thinking utilities organisation committed to modernising its workforce systems and delivering exceptional employee experiences. As SAP Manager - HR & Payroll, you'll lead the strategic delivery of SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR solutions, driving operational excellence across the full hire-to-retire life cycle.
What You'll Be Doing
As a hands-on team leader, you'll manage the end-to-end implementation and optimisation of SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR modules. You'll collaborate with HR, payroll, and IT stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, compliance, and user adoption across core processes including recruitment, onboarding, learning, time, and payroll.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead configuration and delivery of SAP SuccessFactors EC, Recruitment, Onboarding, and Learning modules
- Oversee S/4HANA Payroll and Time Management operations and enhancements
- Manage a high-performing team and foster continuous improvement across HR systems
- Ensure alignment with HR strategy, compliance standards, and SAP best practices
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support transformation and change initiatives
- Drive data integrity, reporting, and process automation across HR and payroll functions
- Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for system and process queries
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven expertise in SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA HR modules
- Strong understanding of payroll, time, and talent life cycle processes
- Demonstrated team management and leadership experience
- Ability to translate HR business needs into scalable SAP solutions
- Experience in utilities or similarly complex, regulated environments
Desirable
- HR or Payroll professional qualification (eg CIPD, CIPP)
- Familiarity with SAP best practices and governance frameworks
What's On Offer
- A permanent opportunity with a respected utilities organisation
- Hybrid working flexibility and a collaborative team culture
- Strategic involvement in high-impact HR transformation programmes
- Competitive salary and benefits package