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Payroll System Specialist

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 67,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Cadent Gas Ltd

   Design, configure and optimise SAP solutions that support our people and business operations     

As a Payroll System Specialist at Cadent, you'll play a key role in designing, configuring and enhancing our SAP HR and Payroll solutions. Working at the intersection of technology and business operations, you'll help ensure our HR and payroll systems are scalable, efficient and aligned with both current business needs and future strategic objectives. 

This is a specialist role for an experienced SAP professional who can translate complex business requirements into effective functional solutions. You'll work closely with HR teams, payroll specialists, IT colleagues and external partners to deliver improvements, support transformation initiatives and ensure our SAP landscape continues to evolve in line with best practice. 

From solution design and configuration through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement, you'll play an essential role in delivering reliable, user-focused HR and Payroll technology across the organisation. 

Why you'll love this role:    

This role offers the opportunity to combine deep SAP expertise with strategic influence across a critical business function. 

Strategic Impact – Help shape SAP roadmaps and technology strategies that support Cadent's long-term business objectives. 

   End-to-End Solution Ownership – Lead functional design, configuration and assurance activities across SAP HR and Payroll initiatives. 

   Business-Facing Role – Work closely with HR, Payroll and senior stakeholders to develop solutions that deliver meaningful business value. 

   Continuous Improvement Culture – Drive enhancements and innovations that improve efficiency, user experience and operational performance. 

   Modern SAP Environment – Contribute to solutions spanning SAP HCM, SuccessFactors and integrated enterprise applications. 

   Technical Leadership – Act as a trusted advisor and functional expert, helping shape delivery decisions and solution outcomes. 

What you'll bring:    

 SAP HR & Payroll Expertise 

Extensive experience working with SAP HCM and Payroll 
Strong SuccessFactors knowledge, ideally including Employee Central configuration 
Experience supporting enterprise HR and payroll transformation initiatives    

 SuccessFactors Knowledge 

Experience across a range of SuccessFactors modules, including:   - Career Development Planning 
- Goal Management 
- Performance Management 
- Learning & Development 
- Recruitment & Onboarding 
- Payroll 
- Recruitment Marketing 

Solution Design & Delivery 

Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications  
Proven ability to design and configure SAP solutions aligned to business objectives  
Experience supporting the full delivery lifecycle, including blueprinting, testing, deployment and post-go-live support    

 Stakeholder Management 

Ability to build strong relationships across HR, Payroll, IT and third-party suppliers  
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences  
Collaborative approach with a strong focus on delivering business outcomes    

 Technical & Functional Capability 

Experience working with SAP integrations across HR, Finance, Time Management and SuccessFactors environments  
Understanding of SAP best practices, governance and functional design standards  
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation across the SAP landscape

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