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 UK and Ireland 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

What we offer - Financial benefits

• Customer and Employee Referral schemes
• Occupational sick pay (9weeks)
• Occupational maternity leave package (12 weeks)
• Life assurance (3x basic salary)
• Employer pensions contributions of 5%
• Bonus scheme with accelerators
• Private Medical Insurance (with option to add dependents)
• Employee education and apprenticeship opportunities (i.e. free SAP learning and/or relevant qualifications)
• Financial rewards for long service and achievements
• Free eye tests
• Monthly ZALOTTO! (100 cash prize draw)

What we offer - Non-Financial benefits

• Work-life balance and flexibility ethos
• Strong leadership with an open-door policy
• Non-hierarchical approach to people management
• Company social and team bonding events
• Annual Leave Purchase scheme
• Additional leave for Long Service (1d holiday from start of 5th year of service)
• Sabbatical
• Corporate branded merchandise
• Employee recognition program
• Zalaris mentorship program
• Mental health support
• Employee Assistance Programme (Zealth)
• Paid time off for community volunteering (The Good Zeed)
• Retirement (financial) information pack (from our pension provider 6 months prior to retirement)

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1