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Payroll Expert

Düsseldorf, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-08
Hybrid

Core

Managing and optimizing SAP Payroll systems, processes, and legal compliance for HR operations.

Role type

Senior Payroll Systems Specialist (SAP HCM/SuccessFactors)

Builds

Optimized payroll processes and system configurations for HR

Domain

Human Resources / Finance / German Payroll Law

Required skills

SAP HCM Payroll, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, German payroll law (Lohnsteuer, Sozialversicherung), UAT planning and execution, Change and Release Management, Process optimization, Requirement analysis, Stakeholder collaboration

Preferred skills

English (fluent), External vendor management, Audit support

Technologies

SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors

Responsibilities

Analyze, document, and implement requirements to optimize payroll processes and systems; Coordinate payroll-related system changes and change requests; Collaborate with HR, IT, and external service providers to implement sustainable system solutions; Support payroll projects, system upgrades, and integrations; Plan, conduct, and accompany User Acceptance Tests (UAT) for system adjustments and releases; Identify automation and optimization potential within payroll processes; Ensure compliance with legal regulations and support audits and complex accounting questions.