SAP Payroll Implementation Lead

Strada

SAP Payroll Implementation Lead handling payroll system setups and configurations for clients across Germany. Collaborating with international teams to ensure compliance with legal payroll regulations.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health coverage
wellbeing programs
paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
retirement plans
learning opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll System SetupConfiguration ManagementData ValidationProject RolloutsWorkflow Documentation

Soft Skills

Service-Oriented MindsetAnalytical Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailTeamworkCommunication Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business or Human Resources