SAP Functional Payroll Analyst

SAP Functional Payroll Analyst

Shape the future of UK Payroll legislation!

About the role:

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:

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

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

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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!

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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

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

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

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

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Birthday Leave: Celebrate YOU by taking your birthday off

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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