SAP UK Payroll & HCM Consultant

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Role: SAP UK Payroll & HCM Consultant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: UK

Ready to apply your SAP Payroll and HCM expertise to support modern HR transformation?

We have an exciting opportunity for you — SAP UK Payroll & HCM Consultant

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Gain exposure to innovative SAP solutions and HR technologies.
• Work closely with customers to streamline HR and payroll processes.
• Access continuous learning and development opportunities across SAP and HR transformation.

The Role

As an SAP UK Payroll & HCM Consultant , you will configure, maintain and support SAP ERP HCM modules (PA, OM, Time, Payroll) and UK Payroll components to enable efficient and compliant HR operations. You will troubleshoot payroll issues, support monthly and year‑end activities, ensure legal compliance, collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to enhancements and continuous improvement of HR and payroll processes.

Your responsibilities:

• Configure wage types, payroll schemas, PCRs and payroll rules.
• Provide hands‑on support and configuration for SAP UK Payroll and SAP HCM modules (PA, OM, Time, Payroll).
• Support and troubleshoot payroll issues, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements, including Year‑End activities, HMRC submissions and RTI.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support business‑as‑usual operations during payroll cycles.
• Configure SAP HCM components and support enhancements based on business requirements.
• Manage integrations with third‑party and downstream systems.
• Analyse SAP KBAs for UK legal changes and support HRSP upgrades.
• Manage incident resolution, priority handling and change requests.
• Maintain documentation, configuration updates and audit‑ready records.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Strong understanding of SAP Payroll Schemas and PCRs.
• Experience with wage type configuration and valuation methods.
• Configuration experience in payroll areas, periods and control records.
• Experience with processing, evaluation and cumulation classes.
• Understanding of integration with Finance (FI/CO).
• Hands‑on experience with pre‑payroll validation and post‑payroll checks.
• Knowledge of UK Year‑End activities, HMRC submissions and RTI processes.
• Experience configuring standard and custom payroll reports (e.g., Ad Hoc Query).
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Experience with daily payroll job monitoring and issue resolution.
• Knowledge of SAP HCM UK‑specific payroll configuration.
• Experience executing functional testing (UT, SIT, UAT) for payroll modules.
• Experience working in a multi‑vendor environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / +44 204 520 2575 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps:

Application Process

1. Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact - UKI.recruitment@tcs.com
2. Skill-Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
3. Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit.
4. HR Discussion : This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.

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