Role Summary

As a Project Manager SAP HCM Payroll, you will take full responsibility for the successful planning, management, and delivery of projects from complex transformation programs to rollout initiatives within our SAP HR solutions landscape.

You will lead national and international teams (onshore and offshore), ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, and act as a key expert contact for our clients. Leveraging your SAP HCM/Payroll expertise, you will actively shape project outcomes and also contribute to pre-sales activities.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead SAP HR / HCM projects throughout the entire lifecycle from design to post-implementation support
• Analyze, plan, and optimize HR and payroll processes while serving as the primary contact for clients
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources, including reporting and risk management
• Coordinate onshore and offshore teams and ensure effective stakeholder communication
• Support pre-sales activities, including proposal structuring, effort estimation, and client presentations
• Ensure quality and continuous improvement through the application of best practices (e.g., SAP Activate, SCRUM, PRINCE2)

Your Experience and Skills

• Several years of experience managing SAP HR / HCM projects, ideally with a focus on Payroll
• Solid knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll processes and an understanding of related HR topics
• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary, international project teams
• Confident in both traditional and agile project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Strong communication and presentation skills when engaging with clients and internal stakeholders
• Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken) with a solution-oriented and responsible working style

What we offer

• Salary starting at 3000 EUR gross based on seniority, technical and business experience, and skills.
• Flexible work arrangements: hybrid model balancing remote and in-office work.
• Premium health insurance with platinum-level coverage, including sports, dentistry, mental health support, massages, and more.
• Daily meal perks: lunch compensation, office snacks, soft drinks, and everything you need to craft a barista-style cappuccino or latte.
• Modern city-center office: rooftop terrace, free parking, and a dog-friendly policy - bring your pet to work!
• Extra vacation days, seniority-based additional leave, paid doctors visit hours, and flexible working time.
• People-first culture built on open communication, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Continuous learning opportunities: training, career coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth: a clear progression path, global career opportunities within the group, and an annual, transparent salary review.
• Team spirit & events: annual winter and summer celebrations, regular team-building activities, and a company sports club for marathons, charity runs, cycling races, and more.
• Supportive & inclusive workplace: a diverse international team, values rooted in Scandinavian culture, and strong engagement and employee experience scores.
• Additional perks: paid participation in sports events and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being, flexibility, and work-life balance.

Ready to become part of our team? Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant, collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris