SAP German Payroll Consultant

Job Title: SAP Payroll Consultant (PY-DE)

Location: EU (remote)

Employment Type: Freelance (Day Rate) or Permanent (Full Benefits)

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced SAP Payroll Consultant looking for your next high-impact challenge in the German market?

At Empiric, we are currently partnering with an enterprise client in Germany to secure a dedicated SAP Payroll Specialist. Whether you are an established freelance contractor seeking a lucrative new mandate or a permanent professional looking for your next strategic career move, this role offers exceptional flexibility, high-visibility projects, and market-leading compensation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading end-to-end configuration, optimization, and support for SAP PY-DE (German Payroll) and/or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
Partnering closely with HR, IT, and legal teams to translate complex German labor laws, tax updates, and social security regulations into seamless SAP configurations.
Designing, troubleshooting, and testing payroll schemas, rules, wage types, and integrations with Time Management (PT), Personnel Administration (PA), and Organizational Management (OM).
Managing key legal reporting interfaces and regulatory workflows, including DEÜV, ELStAM, and statutory health insurance submissions.

What We’re Looking For

Strong hands-on experience in configuring and supporting SAP Payroll for Germany (PY-DE).
Deep functional knowledge of German payroll legislation, wage tax laws (Lohnsteuer), and social security requirements (Sozialversicherung).
Proven expertise with schemas, rules (PCRs), wage types, and integration with SuccessFactors / Employee Central Payroll.
Business fluency in German (C1/C2) is required; strong English is highly desirable.
Must be based in the EU and hold full EU working rights.

What’s on Offer?

Flexibility: Remote-first working model with minimal, purposeful onsite presence in Germany.
Competitive Package: Lucrative day rates for Contractors, or a top-tier salary + attractive benefits package for Permanent hires.
Career Growth: Direct exposure to modern SAP HR ecosystems (including S/4HANA and SF ECP implementations).

Interested in a Confidential Discussion?

If you are open to exploring this opportunity or simply want a confidential update on current rates and trends in the German SAP market, let’s connect!

Alfie Lampe

Head of SAP SuccessFactors & HRIS Practice | Empiric

📧 Alfie.Lampe@Empiric.com

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Job Title: SAP Payroll Consultant (PY-DE)Location: EU (remote)Employment Type: Freelance (Day Rate) or Permanent (Full Benefits)The OpportunityAre you an experienced SAP Payroll Consultant looking for your next high-impact challenge in the German market?At Empiric, we are currently partnering with an enterprise client in Germany to secure a dedicated SAP Payroll Specialist. Whether you are an established freelance contractor seeking a lucrative new mandate or a permanent professional looking for your next strategic career move, this role offers exceptional flexibility, high-visibility projects, and market-leading compensation.What You’ll Be DoingLeading end-to-end configuration, optimization, and support for SAP PY-DE (German Payroll) and/or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP).Partnering closely with HR, IT, and legal teams to translate complex German labor laws, tax updates, and social security regulations into seamless SAP configurations.Designing, troubleshooting, and testing payroll schemas, rules, wage types, and integrations with Time Management (PT), Personnel Administration (PA), and Organizational Management (OM).Managing key legal reporting interfaces and regulatory workflows, including DEÜV, ELStAM, and statutory health insurance submissions.What We’re Looking ForStrong hands-on experience in configuring and supporting SAP Payroll for Germany (PY-DE).Deep functional knowledge of German payroll legislation, wage tax laws (Lohnsteuer), and social security requirements (Sozialversicherung).Proven expertise with schemas, rules (PCRs), wage types, and integration with SuccessFactors / Employee Central Payroll.Business fluency in German (C1/C2) is required; strong English is highly desirable.Must be based in the EU and hold full EU working rights.What’s on Offer?Flexibility: Remote-first working model with minimal, purposeful onsite presence in Germany.Competitive Package: Lucrative day rates for Contractors, or a top-tier salary + attractive benefits package for Permanent hires.Career Growth: Direct exposure to modern SAP HR ecosystems (including S/4HANA and SF ECP implementations).Interested in a Confidential Discussion?If you are open to exploring this opportunity or simply want a confidential update on current rates and trends in the German SAP market, let’s connect!Alfie LampeHead of SAP SuccessFactors & HRIS Practice | Empiric📧 Alfie.Lampe@Empiric.com