SAP Technical Architect - HR & Payroll

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Requirements

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