SAP Payroll Specialist – Oracle

Job Title: SAP Payroll Specialist Day Rate: £500 - £550 per day Location: Mostly remote but odd visit tio Sussex Programme: Oracle Implementation Programme Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Payroll Specialist to support a major Oracle implementation programme. The successful candidate will work closely with functional leads, the systems integrator, and business stakeholders to translate existing SAP HR and Payroll processes into Oracle-compatible solutions. This role will suit someone with a strong technical and functional understanding of SAP HR and Payroll, experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes, and in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. Key Responsibilities Analyse existing SAP build and business processes to define, validate and document detailed business and functional calculation rules for HR and Payroll. Map SAP business practices into Oracle-compatible processes, collaborating with functional leads and the systems integrator. Review configuration, integration, reporting requirements and data migration logic from an SAP perspective. Provide expert input to resolve SI queries on requirements, calculation rules, configuration, and data migration mapping. Participate in data migration mapping, design sessions, and playback reviews. Retrieve technical and functional information from SAP to support design and testing activities. Assist with reporting specifications and provide sample outputs from SAP to support Oracle reporting development. Support UAT and PPR testing activities, identifying and investigating issues from an SAP perspective. Advise on legislative payroll and HMRC requirements as part of the design and migration process. Essential Skills and Experience Strong functional and technical knowledge of SAP HR and Payroll. Proven experience supporting HR and Payroll transformation or migration projects. Ability to document business processes and calculation rules in detail. Experience working with system integrators and functional teams on configuration and data migration. Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. Experience supporting UAT and issue resolution. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Previous experience supporting a move from SAP to Oracle. Experience in public sector or local government environments. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements