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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Principal Consultant - HR - **Company:** Yorkshire Water - **Location:** Bradford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £6,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Learning Management Systems, Data Governance, SAP ERP, SuccessFactors, SAP (Applications), SAP Human Resource Management Software, Time Tracking Software, HR Software, SAP S/4HANA, Counter Terrorist Check - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/sap-consultant/yorkshire-water-job107689002 ## About the Role * Core SAP & HR Systems Expertise (Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, Compensation, Performance & Goals, Learning Management System (LMS), Time Management & Time Tracking, Recruitment & Onboarding (RCM & ONB 2.0) * Evidence of delivery of robust integrations across HR, payroll, and third-party systems (e.g. pensions, benefits providers). * UK Payroll & Compliance Expertise (Strong understanding of HMRC requirements, RTI submissions, GDPR, and UK employment regulations impacting HR and payroll systems). * Data & Reporting (knowledge of SuccessFactors reporting, custom reporting gather requirements and build test and instructing end user use of reports, Strong data governance & GDPR awareness * Good co-ordination and communication skills with excellent slide, document and spreadsheet skills * Formal qualifications that include SAP SuccessFactors certifications for key modules and SAP HCM Payroll certification (for legacy expertise) * Experience of 10+ years in SAP HR/Payroll with at least 5+ years in SuccessFactors, If you've got experience in SAP - HR and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. ## Description * Translate business needs into clear, actionable functional and technical solutions that drive business success. * Act as the trusted link between HR leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, and offshore AMS partners, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery. * Lead system change initiatives from initial concept and requirements gathering through to successful implementation. * Partner with offshore AMS teams and business users to configure, test, and deliver enhancements across SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA Payroll. * Ensure all system and process changes are fully compliant with UK legislation and aligned with the wider SAP HR and Payroll landscape. * Build strong stakeholder relationships and facilitate clear communication across all levels of the organisation. * Support the delivery of key HR and Payroll projects, guiding solutions from design and development through to go-live and post-implementation support. * Provide expert technical knowledge and advice across SAP HR and Payroll applications, helping to optimise processes and maximise system performance. * Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance HR and Payroll systems, processes, and user experience. * Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leadership, offering strategic insight and recommendations to support business objectives., If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. 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