Job reference
AK/778576/1_1786011555
Company Name
Salary
£345.30 - £517.95 per day
Location
London
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
01/09/2026
Posted date
06/08/2026
Closing date
27/08/2026
SAP Payroll Implementation Lead - Austria | Remote EU WIDE | Contract
We're looking for an experienced SAP Payroll Implementation Lead to join a global payroll and HR technology business on a contract basis, supporting the delivery of end-to-end payroll implementations for Austrian clients.
This is a fully remote role with travel requirements and operates on a contractor basis - you'll need to supply your own laptop.
The Role
You'll work directly with clients to capture payroll requirements, lead workshops, and drive configuration and system setup through to go-live. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
* Validating and configuring payroll solutions and integrations in line with Austrian legal and regulatory requirements
* Supporting data mapping, migration, YTD preparation and accuracy checks
* Managing all testing phases - SIT, UAT, parallel runs - and resolving configuration and integration issues with global teams
* Overseeing go-live readiness and post-implementation stabilisation
* Tracking project progress and collaborating with project managers and wider delivery teams to hit milestones
What You'll Bring
* Deep knowledge of Austrian payroll legislation and time regulations
* Proven hands-on experience in SAP payroll configuration and integrations
* Payroll Implementation experience must be demonstrated
* Fluency in both English and German - written and spoken
* Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills
* Ability to self-manage in a remote environment across global teams
* Experience on international payroll projects is an advantage
* Contract | Remote (Austria-based preferred)
If you're an SAP payroll specialist with solid Austrian market knowledge and a track record of delivering complex implementations, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.