SAP Implementation Manager

SAP Payroll Officer

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

Contract: 6-month contract role

£275 per day (umbrella rate)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced SAP Payroll Officer to support a major payroll system implementation programme within a large public sector organisation. This is a project-focused position requiring a candidate who can contribute immediately within a live implementation environment.

Due to the advanced stage of the programme, candidates must possess strong hands-on SAP payroll experience and be capable of operating independently from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a live SAP payroll system implementation
• Undertake and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Assist with payroll parallel runs and associated activities
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance checks
• Identify, log, track, and support the resolution of system defects
• Work closely with HR, Finance, IT teams, and external suppliers
• Provide payroll systems expertise throughout the implementation lifecycle
• Contribute to project deliverables and milestones within a fast-paced environment

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven hands-on experience working directly within SAP Payroll
• Strong technical understanding of SAP payroll functionality
• Previous experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades, or migrations

Demonstrable experience in:

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Parallel payroll runs
• Data validation and reconciliation
• Defect management and resolution

• Ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders across business and technical teams
• Experience working within project-focused environments rather than solely business-as-usual payroll operations
• Able to work independently and deliver value immediately

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to marika.powell@arm.co.uk.