Senior Payroll Consultant in the UK and Ireland

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Consultant to join our UKI Consulting team. You will work across a diverse mix of local and international clients, delivering new implementations and enhancements while supporting existing clients with ongoing requirements. Your primary focus will be on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, with opportunities to lead or support additional modules.

Ideally, we are looking for a consultant with certification in Employee Central plus at least one additional module such as Time Management, Onboarding, Compensation, or Performance & Goals. We welcome candidates with alternative SuccessFactors certifications, provided they demonstrate a strong willingness to grow and expand their skills across other modules.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with clients across the UK, Ireland, and globally to optimise their HR processes through effective system configuration, solution design, and expert guidance, and this may include integration to SAP/EC Payroll.

Join us and become a valued member of the Zalaris Consulting team.

Please note: This is a home‑based position with travel to client sites as needed (typically this is occasional only).

Although the role is for a Senior Consultant, we will consider Consultant‑level candidates who can evidence an appetite and ability to learn and progress rapidly.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead workshops and requirements‑gathering sessions to help clients maximise the value of SuccessFactors solutions.
• Support existing clients with workshops, fixes, solution recommendations, and advisory services.
• Understand and document scope, requirements, processes, system configuration, testing plans, and related activities.
• Prepare key project documentation such as workbooks, blueprints, and test scripts.
• Configure and customise the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central module.
• Assist with the setup of HR environments across client landscapes, including cutover activities and instance migrations.
• Coordinate configuration tasks, working with onshore and offshore teams to ensure alignment with client needs.
• Participate in testing cycles, identify defects, raise SAP support tickets, and manage defect resolution from build through post‑go‑live.
• Deliver end‑user training and create high‑quality documentation.
• Prepare and deliver knowledge‑transfer sessions.
• Collaborate closely with other SuccessFactors specialists across the organisation.
• Communicate regularly with functional teams and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Contribute to a smooth transition of projects into support at project closure.
• Produce final handover documentation for clients and the Zalaris support team.
• Add value to our customer deliveries in a customer-centric fashion.

Your Experience and Skills

• At least 5 years of hands‑on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central experience, including leading and supporting delivery projects.
• Proven full-cycle implementations - your true expertise is more important than your bachelor's degree.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification.
• Experience in additional modules, such as Time Management, Onboarding, Compensation, or Performance & Goals, is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of SuccessFactors integration with SAP/ECP Payroll and replication processes is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders effectively.
• A high level of accountability, especially when working under pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to problem‑solving, with strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environments.
• Willingness to mentor and coach colleagues and contribute to team development.

What we offer

Financial benefits

• Customer and Employee Referral schemes
• Occupational sick pay (8 weeks)
• Occupational maternity leave package (12 weeks)
• Life assurance (3x basic salary)
• Employer pensions contributions of 5%
• Bonus scheme with accelerators
• Private Medical Insurance (with option to add dependents)
• Employee education and apprenticeship opportunities (i.e. free SAP learning and/or relevant qualifications)
• Financial rewards for long service and achievements
• Free eye tests
• Monthly ZALOTTO! (£100 cash prize draw)

Non-Financial benefits

• An open and supportive working environment with like-minded, highly skilled consultants
• Work-life balance and flexibility ethos
• Strong leadership with an open-door policy
• Non-hierarchical approach to people management
• Company social and team bonding events
• Annual Leave Purchase scheme
• Additional leave for Long Service (+1d holiday from start of 5th year of service)
• Corporate branded merchandise

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