SAP Functional Specialist (Payroll Analyst)
DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced SAP Functional Specialist (Payroll Analyst) to join our Government Client team.
12-month contract • Sydney Based
Role responsibilities
- Configure and maintain SAP Payroll schemas, rules, and wage types.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws, superannuation, and labor regulations.
- Manage payroll calendars, pay periods, and off-cycle payments.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to analyze payroll needs.
- Translate business requirements into SAP functional specifications.
- Document payroll taxonomies and business rules.
- Review data field mappings and support data transformation.
- Create value mapping tables and validate ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
- Coordinate with business users to confirm data accuracy.
- Design and execute test scenarios, including PPRTs and UAT.
- Validate payroll results, leave accruals, and financial postings.
- Troubleshoot discrepancies and support integration testing.
- Provide post-go-live support during hypercare.
- Investigate and resolve payroll-related issues and risks.
- Develop and update functional documentation and user training guides.
- Participate in SAP patches, upgrades, and system enhancements.
- Assess change impacts and ensure smooth payroll process transitions.
- Support internal and external audits with accurate payroll reporting.
- Maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.
To Apply
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or contact Deepika at
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📌 SAP Functional Specialist - Payroll
🏢 Dfp Recruitment
📍 Sydney