SAP Technical Architect - HR & Payroll

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We are seeking an experienced SAP Technical Architect – Payroll to lead the technical architecture, design, and implementation of SAP Payroll solutions within a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation program. The successful candidate will play a critical role in integrating SAP Payroll with SAP HCM/HR, SuccessFactors, and S/4HANA environments while ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant payroll processes.

The role requires deep expertise in SAP Payroll architecture, HR business processes, SAP integration technologies, and enterprise system design. The architect will work closely with business stakeholders, HR teams, payroll specialists, functional consultants, and technical development teams to deliver end-to-end payroll solutions aligned with organizational objectives.

Essential Skills & Experience

SAP Expertise

• 10+ years of SAP experience with strong focus on SAP HR/HCM and Payroll.
• 5+ years in SAP Solution Architecture or Technical Architecture roles.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Strong understanding of SAP Payroll architecture and payroll processing frameworks.
• Experience with SAP HCM, Personnel Administration (PA), Organizational Management (OM), Time Management (TM), and Payroll.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Define and govern the overall SAP Payroll technical architecture within the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem.
• Design scalable and secure payroll solutions supporting complex payroll requirements.
• Develop architecture roadmaps for SAP Payroll modernization and HR transformation initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and data governance standards.
• Lead solution reviews and architecture design workshops.

S/4HANA & HR Integration

• Design integrations between:
• SAP Payroll
• SAP HCM
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
• SAP S/4HANA
• Third-party payroll providers
• Time & Attendance systems
• Finance and Workforce Management platforms
• Architect real-time and batch integrations using:
• SAP CPI
• SAP PI/PO
• APIs
• IDOCs
• Web Services
• OData Services

Payroll Implementation

• Lead payroll solution design during S/4HANA implementation and migration projects.
• Support payroll country localization requirements.
• Ensure payroll compliance with statutory regulations, awards, taxation, superannuation, and government reporting requirements.
• Define payroll interfaces, reporting frameworks, and reconciliation processes.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership to SAP developers and integration teams.
• Review technical specifications, developments, and custom enhancements.
• Drive best practices across:
• ABAP Development
• Payroll Schema Development
• Payroll Functions & Rules
• Fiori Applications
• Workflow Design
• Conduct architecture governance and quality assurance reviews.

Data Migration & Transformation

• Develop migration strategies for payroll and HR master data.
• Lead payroll data conversion and validation activities.
• Define data cleansing and reconciliation approaches.
• Support cutover planning and payroll parallel run activities.

Security & Compliance

• Define payroll security architecture and role design.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Establish controls around sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Support privacy and data protection initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Executive stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into scalable SAP technical solutions.
• Present architecture recommendations to steering committees and senior leadership.
• Provide strategic advisory support throughout project lifecycle.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver a scalable SAP Payroll architecture aligned with S/4HANA strategy.
• Ensure seamless integration between HR, Payroll, and Finance platforms.
• Enable compliant and efficient payroll operations.
• Reduce payroll processing risks and technical debt.
• Support successful S/4HANA and HR transformation outcomes.
• Drive adoption of SAP best practices and modern integration frameworks.

Keywords: SAP Technical Architect, SAP Payroll Architect, SAP HCM, SAP HR, SAP S/4HANA, Employee Central Payroll, SuccessFactors, SAP Integration Suite, SAP CPI, Payroll Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, ABAP, HRIS, Workforce Management.

We offer you great opportunities within a dynamically growing consulting organization. You will elaborate and deliver best practice solutions and will be able to further develop your skills. At Infosys Consulting you will discover a truly global culture that embraces diversity at all levels, working with highly dedicated and motivated colleagues, a cooperative work environment and interesting training opportunities.