ERP SAP S/4HANA Payroll Business Analyst

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced ERP SAP S/4HANA Payroll Business Analyst to join a major transformation program focused on modernising payroll systems. You will play a key role in supporting the design, build, and deployment of SAP solutions, ensuring smooth integration, data migration, and process optimisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a large-scale ERP rollout, driving meaningful change in a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define payroll system requirements.
• Analyse and document payroll business processes, identifying automation and efficiency opportunities.
• Support payroll system enhancements, ensuring compliance with Australian regulations.
• Work with technical teams on data migration, integration, and validation.
• Assist with testing, UAT, and implementation support, including issue resolution.
• Provide end-user training and develop supporting documentation.
• Act as a bridge between HR, finance, and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Support post-go-live stabilisation efforts, including parallel runs and reconciliations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years as a payroll-focused Business Analyst in SAP functional consulting or SAP solution support.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, outsourcing, and system integrations.
• Hands-on experience with SAP HCM submodules such as Payroll, Time Management, Personnel Administration, and Organisational Management.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into functional requirements and user stories.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with Activate methodology and business analysis certifications (CBAP, CCBA) is advantageous.

Desirable

• Experience in large, multi-release ERP programs.
• Exposure to public sector (Federal, State, or Local Government) programs.
• HR/Payroll operational or application support background.

Why Apply?

• Join a high-profile program driving digital transformation.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on business outcomes.
• Competitive daily rates and a long-term engagement.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Jack McDougall 07 3339 5611 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.