Solution Expert SAP Payroll | Corporate Services | Group Tech &Dig Platforms

Job Requisition ID: 174952  

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

As a highly skilled and experienced SAP Payroll Solution Expert, you will own the payroll solution end-to-end across multiple geographies, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations while driving system optimization and digital enablement. You will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT stakeholders, ensuring system integrity, statutory compliance, seamless integrations, and continuous process improvement. Your expertise in SAP Payroll, Time Management, statutory/legal requirements, and SAP SuccessFactors EC integration to S/4HANA positions you to lead activities such as requirements gathering, solution design, regression testing, and supporting payroll cycle operations.

What You Will Do:

• Own the end-to-end SAP Payroll solution, ensuring accuracy and compliance across assigned countries/regions.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize SAP Payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, and time evaluation rules, addressing complex business scenarios and statutory needs.
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP Payroll, Employee Central, Time Management, Finance, and other HR modules by managing and optimizing the BIB framework, including interface monitoring, data validation, and reconciliation activities.
• Engage with HR, Finance, and Legal stakeholders to understand business needs, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality, scalable payroll solutions.
• Lead system enhancements, compliance updates, and regulatory changes, collaborating with internal teams and vendors for timely implementation.
• Troubleshoot payroll and time-related issues, performing root-cause analysis and providing corrective actions.
• Champion HR Digital Transformation by identifying automation opportunities to streamline payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct system testing, regression cycles, and go-live readiness activities for all payroll-related changes and projects.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Proficiency in Agile and SAP Activate implementation methodologies.
• Strong understanding of statutory, legal, and compliance requirements related to payroll and time management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in SAP Payroll and Positive Time Management across complex business environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• SAP Certification in SAP HCM or SF ECP, or related modules is mandatory.
• Deep expertise in designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP Payroll schemas, PCRs, and rules, including experience with multi-country statutory requirements.

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