SAP Payroll Implementation Consultant, remote in Switzerland

Do you want to play a key role in delivering high-quality SAP payroll consultancy? Our client is looking for an exceptional SAP Payroll Implementation Consultant to join their team, remote from Switzerland

Join an innovative company that blends cutting-edge technology with human expertise to provide world-class payroll and human capital management solutions. With full remote flexibility and impactful global projects, this is your opportunity to grow your consulting career from the comfort of your home.

About the company

Our client is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, it blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale.

Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, it partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward. Its team's experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, this company is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Responsibilities

Integrated into the Application Services department and under the supervision of a Cluster Lead, the overall responsibility of an SAP Payroll Implementation Consultant is to support our outsourced clients as follows:

• Act as the primary customer-facing consultant to gather and define client requirements.

• Lead the SAP Payroll project implementation through all project phases.

• Provide expert application support and implementation consultancy through guidance, advice, and technical execution.

• Deliver high-quality, maintainable, and error-free configurations aligned with best practices.

• Execute required system testing using provided or self-generated test data to ensure functionality meets agreed specifications.

• Prepare both technical and functional documentation for all implemented work packages.

• Manage personal and project priorities effectively to meet deadlines.

• Provide regular progress updates to Team and Project Managers.

• Maintain effective internal and external communication at all project stages.

• Communicate issue statuses, resolutions, and root causes clearly.

• Understand HR process flows and SAP HR architecture.

• Respect project timelines and ensure successful delivery of all assigned tasks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or Technical field, or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience in SAP HCM application implementation.

• Participation in at least 3 Swiss payroll project rollouts.

• Strong motivation for delivering high-quality HR and payroll solutions.

• Service-oriented mindset with strong client focus and accountability.

• Commitment to teamwork, customer satisfaction, and project success.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Solid communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

• In-depth knowledge of Swiss payroll; proficiency in German is required.

• Italian or French language skills are an advantage.

• A dynamic, international environment fostering professional and personal growth.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and SAP certification.

• Exposure to complex, high-value payroll projects across Switzerland.

• Collaboration with a skilled and supportive global team.

• A culture that values accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Join a company where people anticipate customer needs, own the outcome, challenge themselves to work smarter, empower one another, and take pride in the quality and impact of their work.

About Us 

Worldwiders is a global B2B-oriented recruitment company that specializes in executive search and specialist recruitment worldwide. Since our journey began in 2016, we have become the go-to partner for tailor-made recruitment solutions, connecting top talent with prestigious opportunities across the globe. With a proven track record of over 5000 successful placements and 400+ satisfied partners in 40+ countries, our expertise ensures that we match each talent and company with the best opportunities to drive career growth and organizational success. 

To cater to specific markets and meet the diverse needs of industries and roles across the globe, we operate through a diverse portfolio of five specialized brands: Nordic Jobs Worldwide, Multilingual Jobs Worldwide, Asian Jobs Worldwide, IT Jobs Worldwide, and our dedicated Executive Search brand. Each brand is uniquely designed to focus on particular markets, ensuring comprehensive and customized recruitment solutions. Contact us today to explore how we can elevate your career or support your recruitment needs.