Lead SAP HCM Senior Consultant – Payroll Focus

Insignion Management Consulting GmbH

Lead SAP HCM Payroll Consultant driving H4S4/PCE transformations for Insignion’s SAP management consultancy. Developing the SAP HR practice, teams, and client solutions.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeFrankfurt am Main • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in SAP HCM Payroll, including project leadership, process optimization, and integration with SuccessFactors. Possesses strong technical and strategic capabilities in H4S4 transformations and governance of payroll systems.

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SAP HCM PayrollH4S4 TransformationsSuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll IntegrationFunctional/Technical LeadershipCollective Agreement Understanding

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Hard Skills

Payroll Process DesignCustom Code AdjustmentsSchemas and Rules (PCRs)Interfaces and Integration (IDoc, APIs, Middleware)Personnel Administration (PA)Organizational Management (OM)Time Management (PT)Quality AssuranceBest Practices DevelopmentStrategic Development of SAP ERP HCM

Soft Skills

Coaching and MentoringClient-Facing PresenceStrategic ThinkingClear CommunicationHands-On Mentality

Tools & Technologies

SAP HCMH4S4PCESAP SuccessFactorsThird-Party Systems

Industry Keywords

Payroll TransformationClean CoreHybrid LandscapesGovernance of System LandscapesPre-Sales Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and delivery of SAP HCM Payroll projects (On-Premise, H4S4, PCE)
Design and optimization of payroll processes
Execution of HCM → H4S4 transformations, including custom code adjustments
Integration of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll
Governance of system landscapes and interfaces, e.g. FI/CO, Time Management, and third-party systems
Quality assurance and subject-matter leadership within projects
Strategic and technical development of the SAP ERP HCM, H4S4 and PCE area
Development and enhancement of best practices, templates and accelerators
Coaching and mentoring consultants from junior to senior levels
Support in pre-sales and proposal processes
Contribute to SAP strategy and partner positioning
Build thought leadership, e.g., on payroll transformation, Clean Core and hybrid landscapes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience (at least 5–10 years) in SAP HCM Payroll (PY)
Experience in Personnel Administration (PA) and Organizational Management (OM); Time Management (PT) is a plus
Experience with H4S4 transformations
Experience with SAP HCM PCE or cloud strategies
Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll integration
Strong understanding of collective agreement (tariff) and payroll calculation logic
Strong understanding of customizing as well as schemas and rules (PCRs)
Strong understanding of interfaces and integration (IDoc, APIs, middleware)
Experience in functional/technical leadership of teams
Ability to explain complex topics clearly
Strategic thinking and interest in building competencies
Client-facing presence at senior/management level
Hands-on mentality combined with leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to shape solutions, not just implement them
Active role in building a leading SAP HR consulting practice
Exciting projects and transformations with renowned clients (banks, real estate, etc.)
Experienced senior colleagues focused on quality and collaboration
Career development toward Practice Lead / Director level
Work with modern SAP technologies (BTP, IAS/IPS, Work Zone, AI/Joule)
Remote-first approach with occasional on-site client visits