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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Professional Services DACH SAP HCM Payroll Lead Consultant - **Company:** Strada Global - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management, System Configuration, SAP ERP, SuccessFactors, SAP (Applications), SAP Human Resource Management Software, Product Software Implementation Methods - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=49975f96d6908a84 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software implementation?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Bachelor or Master degree with a Business or Technical emphasis, or equivalent Demonstrate exceptional SAP Payroll Functional and Technical implementation and configuration experience Have an exceptional understanding of country specific Payroll legislation and practices for Germany, Austria or Switzerland Have experience in a consulting role within a payroll technology environment Demonstrate excellent analytical capabilities and have an eye for detail and quality Be highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving environment Be a natural communicator and have the ability to build successful relationships with clients and teams Have excellent written and verbal skills in English; German is a plus Applicants must have a valid EU work permit Education Qualification : Any Graduate/Post Graduate ## Description Join our Professional Services Payroll Consulting Team Our Professional Services Payroll consulting team is responsible for deploying SAP / SuccessFactors payroll projects within time, budget and scope. We ensure readiness for our Application Management team to smoothly take over in a business as usual mode. We collaborate with pre-sales, sales and functional teams, across delivery business units and regions to ensure successful delivery of payroll projects and maintenance services to our enterprise clients., As an SAP HCM Payroll Lead Consultant, you will be key in ensuring all client configuration requirements are correct. You will have ownership for the technical and functional implementation of client projects and/or within Application Management Services for Germany, Austria and/or Switzerland. You will collaborate with cross-functional work-streams to provide support and guidance for data migrations and operational activities., Partnering with our clients to understand their current payroll requirements to propose effective Strada solutions Understanding client business issues and constraints and recommend the best solutions Capture and document client requirements as appropriate and create the relevant work packages according the agreed signed of solutions Leading the Solution design, review and alignment of deliverables to ensure we deliver on-time and in-scope Ensure that lessons learned activities from a functional and technical point of view are completed Provide deliverables and project objectives to functional and technical resources assigned to the project Document any deviations from Strada standards and report them to the project team Providing subject matter expertise for all SAP payroll related technical and functional issues Provide subject matter expertise to all technical and functional resources assigned in the project Act as the Payroll lead / SPOC for SAP Payroll Management development, defect identification, and defect resolution Extensive and proven SAP HCM & Payroll configuration skills (Evaluation and Schemas) Must have experience on German, Austria or Switzerland Payroll - Schemas, sickness process, PCRs, wage type creation, basic pay configuration, etc. Troubleshoot and resolve HCM & Payroll problems/failures for both external and internal customers and updating ticket logging systems in a timely and accurate manner Act as the primary escalation point within the project or as SPOC within maintenance Service for all issues related to the implementation and system configuration Ensure proficiency and quality in the configuration, use and deployment of OM/PA/PY/TM modules in the project currently assigned with Partnering with internal cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery Close collaboration with Project Managers, team members and Service Delivery Management Mentoring junior colleagues Support the Sales and Pre-Sales teams where needed Working with payroll implementation team on the build of the system, Anticipate Customer Needs - We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed. Own the Outcome - We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right. Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter - We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more. Empower Each Other to Solve Problems - We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions. 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