Job Title: Functional Solution Architect
Location: Weybridge, GB
Reference No: 3312
Role Summary
As a Functional Solution Architect – SAP Payroll, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, compliant, and standardized payroll solutions for our Managed Services customers. You will play a key role in driving SAP Payroll transformation projects in UK and Ireland, ensuring alignment with the Zalaris Standard Solution and our ZASAM (Zalaris Smart Activate Methodology) – a modern SAP implementation approach enhanced with AI. This role combines solution architecture, project leadership, and client advisory, with strong focus on standardization, automation, and AI-enabled delivery.
Your Responsibilities
* Architect end-to-end SAP Payroll solutions, including payroll setup, employee data management, integrations, and finance postings
* Define and manage global templates while aligning local UK & Ireland payroll requirements
* Lead SAP Payroll implementation projects across all phases using ZASAM methodology
* Drive high-quality delivery by owning key design decisions, risks, and escalations
* Actively leverage AI tools to improve solution design, system setup, testing, and payroll validation
* Identify opportunities to automate payroll processes and improve efficiency through technology
* Advise customers on payroll transformation and guide them towards standard, scalable solutions
* Ensure adherence to Zalaris governance, standards, and documentation practices
* Collaborate closely with project managers, integration architects, and operations teams across projects
* Mentor consultants and contribute to capability building within the team
Your Experience and Skills
Core Experience
* Extensive experience as SAP Payroll Consultant, Lead Consultant, or Solution Architect
* Proven track record in end-to-end SAP Payroll implementations (ECC or ECP)
Experience working in multi-country or global payroll environments
Technical & Functional Skills
* Strong knowledge of SAP HCM Payroll, particularly UK & Ireland
* Experience with payroll schemas, wage types, and statutory reporting
* Solid understanding of integrations (e.g. SAP CPI, APIs, interfaces)
* Good understanding of payroll accounting, finance integration, and data migration processes
* Practical experience with AI tools in delivery, or strong motivation to adopt and apply AI in daily work
* Ability to use AI to improve solution design, testing, and process optimisation
Professional Skills
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to lead workshops and influence decision-making
* Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach
* High level of ownership and accountability
Advantages
* SuccessFactors or SAP certifications
* Broader experience in payroll transformation or advisory
* Exposure to automation, digitalisation, or process improvement initiatives
What we offer - Financial benefits
* Customer and Employee Referral schemes
* Occupational maternity leave package (12 weeks)
* Life assurance (3x basic salary)
* Employer pensions contributions of 5%
* Bonus scheme with accelerators
* Private Medical Insurance (with option to add dependents)
* Employee education and apprenticeship opportunities (i.e. free SAP learning and/or relevant qualifications)
* Financial rewards for long service and achievements
* Free eye tests
* Monthly ZALOTTO! (£100 cash prize draw)
What we offer - Non-Financial benefits
* Work-life balance and flexibility ethos
* Strong leadership with an open-door policy
* Non-hierarchical approach to people management
* Company social and team bonding events
* Annual Leave Purchase scheme
* Additional leave for Long Service (+1d holiday from start of 5th year of service)
* Corporate branded merchandise
* Employee recognition program
* Zalaris mentorship program
* Mental health support
* Employee Assistance Programme (“Zealth”)
* Paid time off for community volunteering ("The Good Zeed")
* Retirement (financial) information pack (from our pension provider, 6 months prior to retirement)
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