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# German speaking SAP Payroll Implementation Specialist (Austria / DACH)

- **Company:** Recruit4Work
- **Location:** Austria (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Logic, Program Optimization, SAP ERP, SAP Human Resource Management Software, System Testing, SAPBasis, Integration Tests, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careerjet.at/jobad/at18377e9517ad83f3c0a0a72017f46063

## About the Role

An academic degree (BSc/MSc) focusing on Information Technology, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of industry experience.
Substantial, practical track record in SAP HCM system setup and functional software consulting.
Active, hands-on contribution to a minimum of 3 SAP Payroll rollouts specific to the Austrian market.
Advanced, practical mastery of Austrian labor law and payroll taxation rules, combined with a solid grasp of overall SAP HR data models.
Native or professional mastery of German, coupled with proficient corporate communication skills in English.
High analytical competence, a sharp troubleshooting toolkit, and unconditional dedication to strict data security standards.

## Description

We are on the lookout for a skilled SAP Payroll Implementation Specialist (Austria / DACH) to integrate into an industry-leading HR technology ecosystem. Operating entirely from your choice of location within Europe, you will serve as the crucial bridge connecting corporate end-users with technical engineering teams. You will drive the deployment lifecycle from inception to completion, morphing intricate commercial requirements into stable, high-performing SAP environments across the DACH territory.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Consulting & Guidance: Steer corporate accounts through the chronological stages of the SAP Payroll deployment lifecycle. Facilitate discovery sessions to extract core business logic and outline technical prerequisites.
System Optimization & Customization: Engineer scalable, robust, and glitch-free SAP HCM setups aligned with verified global methodology standards.
Rigorous System Validation: Architect and deploy exhaustive functional and integration testing protocols using custom-tailored data sets to guarantee absolute alignment with client expectations.
Technical Knowledge Transfer: Produce thorough functional Blueprints and technical runbooks for all customized system modifications to facilitate smooth handovers.
Milestone Delivery & Reporting: Take ownership of personal timelines, balance project workloads under Cluster Lead supervision, and clearly articulate system health, core issue diagnoses, and eventual resolutions to stakeholders.


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