SAP Payroll Implementation Lead - Germany

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to capture payroll requirements and guide them through workshops, questionnaires, and configuration steps.
• Coordinate payroll system setup and configuration.
• Validate payroll solutions and integrations, ensuring compliance with legal payroll regulations.
• Assist with data mapping, migration, and validation to ensure accuracy across systems.
• Support YTD data preparation and confirm readiness for go‑live.
• Manage system testing phases, including SIT, UAT, E2E, and parallel runs.
• Address system and integration issues, and coordinate defect resolution with global teams.
• Oversee go‑live activities, ensuring accurate configurations and data readiness.
• Provide insights and solutions for client‑specific updates and configurations.
• Manage post‑payroll configurations and address outstanding client‑specific updates.
• Document workflows and processes, and transfer knowledge to local and global teams for system maintenance.
• Track project progress, report to project managers, and ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with a focus on Business, Human Resources, or technical fields, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in SAP HCM application implementation and participation in 3+ successful project rollouts.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations in Germany.
• Fluency in English and German, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Service‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on clients, accountability, and teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality support and implementation in Human Resources.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in remote or hybrid environments, managing tasks and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to respecting confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.