Job Title:  Functional Solution Architect

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Role Summary 

As a Functional Solution Architect – SAP Payroll, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, compliant, and standardized payroll solutions for our Managed Services customers. 

You will play a key role in driving SAP Payroll transformation projects in Germany, ensuring alignment with the Zalaris Standard Solution and our ZASAM (Zalaris Smart Activate Methodology) — a modern SAP implementation approach enhanced with AI. 

This role combines solution architecture, project leadership, and client advisory, with strong focus on standardization, automation, and AI-enabled delivery. 

Your Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end SAP Payroll solutions, including payroll setup, employee data management, integrations, and finance postings
• Define and manage global templates while aligning local UK & Ireland payroll requirements
• Lead SAP Payroll implementation projects across all phases using ZASAM methodology
• Drive high-quality delivery by owning key design decisions, risks, and escalations
• Actively leverage AI tools to improve solution design, system setup, testing, and payroll validation
• Identify opportunities to automate payroll processes and improve efficiency through technology
• Advise customers on payroll transformation and guide them towards standard, scalable solutions
• Ensure adherence to Zalaris governance, standards, and documentation practices
• Collaborate closely with project managers, integration architects, and operations teams across projects
• Mentor consultants and contribute to capability building within the team

Your Experience and Skills

Core Experience

• Extensive experience as SAP Payroll Consultant, Lead Consultant, or Solution Architect
• Proven track record in end-to-end SAP Payroll implementations (ECC or ECP)

• Experience working in multi-country or global payroll environments

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of SAP HCM Payroll, particularly UK & Ireland
• Experience with payroll schemas, wage types, and statutory reporting
• Solid understanding of integrations (e.g. SAP CPI, APIs, interfaces)
• Good understanding of payroll accounting, finance integration, and data migration processes

AI & Innovation

• Practical experience with AI tools in delivery, or strong motivation to adopt and apply AI in daily work
• Ability to use AI to improve solution design, testing, and process optimisation

Professional Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead workshops and influence decision-making
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach
• High level of ownership and accountability

Advantages

• SuccessFactors or SAP certifications
• Broader experience in payroll transformation or advisory
• Exposure to automation, digitalisation, or process improvement initiatives

Ready to become part of our team? Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant, collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris