SAP Payroll Implementation - Senior Manager
TypeFull-time job
LocationGermany
Posted1 hour ago
Our story
At Strada, we believe a company’s success relies on its people, which inspires us to align passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in both human insights and cloud technology allows companies and employees around the world to transform and thrive.
With a competitive benefits package and continuous learning opportunities within a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to hone your craft.
Role
SAP Payroll Implementation Senior Manager - DACH
Activities under your Responsibilities
Leader of the DACH region, consisting of Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Help build a high performing team
Represent the function with senior internal and external stakeholders
Own business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI performance
Drive operational excellence and continuous process improvement
Keep alignment with sales to perform a capacity planning
Lead initiatives, transformation programs, and change management
Act as escalation point for complex or high-impact decisions
Able to act as a Payroll lead / support the team with:
Collaborate with clients to capture all payroll requirements and guide them through workshops, configuration steps and systems setup
Validate and configure customer payroll solution and integrations in compliance with legal regulations
Assist and support with data mapping, migration, YTD preparation and accuracy checks
Manage all system testing phases (SIT, UAT, parallel runs, etc.) and address system configuration/integration issues with local and global teams.
Oversee go-live activities ensuring payroll system readiness
Track project progress, documentation, and collaborate with project managers and project team to ensure timely milestone delivery
What We Are Looking For
8–10+ years of relevant professional experience in management roles.
Solid knowledge of local payroll and time regulations in Germany and proven expertise in payroll system configuration and integrations
Hands-on mindset with a willingness to explore and apply innovative solutions
Fluent in English and German. With excellent communication skills and a client-focused, collaborative mindset
Previous experience working on international payroll projects is a plus
Ability to work remotely, manage tasks efficiently, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clients, global and project teams
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada believes diversityshould be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. And we’re committed to enabling an inclusive culture of belonging that engages all colleagues and grows the diversity of our talent to proudly represent the clients and communities we serve.
As an affirmative action employer, we adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the workplace as defined in our diversity policy statement.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
.Originally posted on Himalayas
At Strada, we believe a company’s success relies on its people, which inspires us to align passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in both human insights and cloud technology allows companies and employees around the world to transform and thrive.
With a competitive benefits package and continuous learning opportunities within a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to hone your craft.
Role
SAP Payroll Implementation Senior Manager - DACH
Activities under your Responsibilities
Leader of the DACH region, consisting of Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Help build a high performing team
Represent the function with senior internal and external stakeholders
Own business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI performance
Drive operational excellence and continuous process improvement
Keep alignment with sales to perform a capacity planning
Lead initiatives, transformation programs, and change management
Act as escalation point for complex or high-impact decisions
Able to act as a Payroll lead / support the team with:
Collaborate with clients to capture all payroll requirements and guide them through workshops, configuration steps and systems setup
Validate and configure customer payroll solution and integrations in compliance with legal regulations
Assist and support with data mapping, migration, YTD preparation and accuracy checks
Manage all system testing phases (SIT, UAT, parallel runs, etc.) and address system configuration/integration issues with local and global teams.
Oversee go-live activities ensuring payroll system readiness
Track project progress, documentation, and collaborate with project managers and project team to ensure timely milestone delivery
What We Are Looking For
8–10+ years of relevant professional experience in management roles.
Solid knowledge of local payroll and time regulations in Germany and proven expertise in payroll system configuration and integrations
Hands-on mindset with a willingness to explore and apply innovative solutions
Fluent in English and German. With excellent communication skills and a client-focused, collaborative mindset
Previous experience working on international payroll projects is a plus
Ability to work remotely, manage tasks efficiently, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clients, global and project teams
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada believes diversityshould be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. And we’re committed to enabling an inclusive culture of belonging that engages all colleagues and grows the diversity of our talent to proudly represent the clients and communities we serve.
As an affirmative action employer, we adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the workplace as defined in our diversity policy statement.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
.Originally posted on Himalayas
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