SAP Portuguese Payroll Consultant

About the Company

Our client is a well-established international consulting and technology organisation delivering workforce, HR and payroll transformation projects for major global enterprises. They are recognised for combining innovative digital solutions with strong implementation expertise to help organisations improve operational efficiency and modernise people processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded business with a strong market reputation, low staff attrition, and a collaborative working culture. The company offers an excellent salary package, attractive benefits, long-term contract opportunities, outstanding career progression, and the chance to work within a supportive and experienced team. Many employees have built successful long-term careers within the organisation due to its positive environment and strong leadership.

Location: Remote (Spain or Portugal)

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Duration: 6–12 months

Start Date: ASAP

Positions Available: 2

What They Are Looking For

We are seeking experienced SAP Payroll Consultants with strong expertise in Portuguese payroll processes and extensive end-to-end implementation experience. Successful candidates will be confident leading workshops, engaging with stakeholders, configuring payroll solutions, and supporting project delivery within international environments.

Applicants should possess:

• Minimum 7 years of SAP HCM experience with a strong focus on Portuguese Payroll
• Experience delivering at least five full lifecycle payroll implementations
• Strong configuration skills across Payroll and Personnel Administration modules
• In-depth understanding of payroll schemas, wage types and payroll processing
• Knowledge of SAP payroll implementation methodologies
• Solid understanding of HR and payroll business processes
• Strong knowledge of SAP HCM/HXM data structures, infotypes and database concepts
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within global teams
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English
• Customer-focused mindset with strong organisational and time management abilities
• SAP certification within HCM/HXM environments

Key Responsibilities

The successful consultant will play a lead role in delivering payroll transformation projects, including:

• Gathering business requirements and facilitating client workshops
• Producing project documentation, design materials, migration plans, testing documentation and training content
• Configuring and optimising payroll solutions in line with client requirements
• Supporting data migration, testing and deployment activities
• Working closely with project managers and international delivery teams
• Identifying risks, managing issues and supporting successful project outcomes
• Contributing within Agile delivery environments
• Providing expert guidance throughout the implementation lifecycle

Nice to Have

The following experience would be beneficial:

• SAP Time Evaluation expertise
• Experience with Employee Central Payroll
• Knowledge of Employee Central and Time Off solutions
• Exposure to international payroll projects
• Experience working within multi-country or global delivery teams

This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation programmes within a stable and highly respected organisation that values teamwork, professional growth and long-term career development.