Job
- Level
- Lead
- Job Field
- Application, Project
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Frankfurt
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will design scalable payroll solutions and lead complex implementation projects in Germany, while providing customer consultancy and integrating systems with a focus on standardization and AI-driven methodologies.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As a Functional Solution Architect - SAP Payroll, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, rule-compliant, and standardized payroll solutions for our managed services clients.
- You play a central role in managing SAP payroll transformation projects in Germany and ensure that they are aligned with the Zalaris Standard Solution as well as our ZASAM (Zalaris Smart Activate Methodology) – a modern, AI-supported SAP implementation approach.
- This role combines solution architecture, project management, and client consulting, with a strong focus on standardization, automation, and AI-supported delivery processes.
- You design and oversee end-to-end SAP payroll solutions, including payroll processing, Employee Data Management, accounting, postings, and integrations with SAP and external systems, ensuring alignment with the Zalaris Standard Solution with minimal custom development.
- You define and manage the use of global templates in comparison to the specific requirements of the German payroll market.
- You lead SAP payroll implementation projects holistically across all phases (Discover to Run) and execute them efficiently, on time, and with high quality using the AI-supported ZASAM methodology, including responsibility for design decisions, risks, and escalations.
- You advise clients as a trusted partner in payroll transformations, lead workshops, and guide them towards standardized solutions while ensuring transparency and trust in the solution design.
- You ensure governance, quality, and standardization by adhering to Zalaris policies, managing deviations, and delivering high-quality results across all project phases.
- You work closely with various departments, support pre-sales activities, promote knowledge sharing within the team through coaching, and drive the continuous development of methods and delivery approaches.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- You possess in-depth knowledge of SAP HCM Payroll (PY), including schemas, wage types, and legal requirements, as well as a good understanding of Payroll Accounting, financial integration, and data migration.
- You are familiar with integration concepts such as SAP CPI, APIs, and interfaces, and understand the interrelationships of complex system landscapes.
- You excel in strong communication and stakeholder management skills, lead workshops confidently, make well-informed decisions, and work in a structured, analytical manner with a high degree of personal responsibility.
Experience
- You have extensive experience as an SAP Payroll Consultant, Lead Consultant, or Solution Architect with proven implementation of end-to-end payroll projects (ECC or ECP), particularly in the German context and in international environments.
- You have experience working with AI tools or a strong willingness to utilize them to optimize processes, testing, and system setups, with a clear focus on automation and efficiency.
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What we offer
- We offer you an attractive and fair salary package as well as additional benefits such as company pension schemes, wellbeing programs, and sports initiatives.
- An attractive salary package.
- Flexible work models that adapt to your life.
- Access to our corporate benefits program with exclusive discounts.
- An Edenred City Card with financial support from the employer.
- Company pension scheme and asset-building benefits.
- Childcare subsidies.
- A job wheel for sustainable mobility.
- Health care offerings for your well-being.
- Special leave for special occasions.
- Extensive training opportunities for your professional development.
- An employee referral program.
- Regular company events that strengthen team spirit.
- Surprises in the form of gifts and vouchers for special occasions.
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About Your Employer
ZALARIS Deutschland GmbH
Zalaris Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of the Norwegian ZALARIS ASA, provides tailored IT and outsourcing solutions, particularly in the field of Human Capital Management (HCM) and accounting.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Solution Architect
- Location
- Frankfurt
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
