SAP Specialist

SAP Payroll Specialist – Oracle (Interim) Location: Chichester (Hybrid) Salary: £500 – £550 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Type: 12 Weeks | Full-time (37 hours per week) Start Date: 20 October 2025 Sector: Accountancy (Qualified) / IT & Telecoms / Human ResourcesThe Role Ribble Recruitment are assisting a local authority with an exciting interim opportunity for an experienced SAP Payroll Specialist to support the implementation of a new Oracle HR and Payroll system. This role plays a key part in the Smart Core Project, ensuring a smooth transition from SAP to Oracle, maintaining data integrity, and supporting payroll compliance throughout the change programme. You’ll work closely with project leads, system integrators, and HR/Payroll teams to map existing SAP processes, validate data, and advise on calculation rules, testing, and HMRC requirements.Key Responsibilities • Analyse current SAP HR and Payroll processes and document requirements for Oracle. • Support data mapping, design, and configuration review with functional leads and the system integrator. • Provide expert guidance during data migration, UAT, and payroll testing phases. • Advise on UK payroll legislation and compliance. • Contribute to report specifications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business needs.Skills & Experience • Proven experience with SAP HR/Payroll configuration and reporting. • Strong understanding of UK payroll and HMRC regulations. • Background in ERP implementation or migration projects (Oracle experience desirable). • Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid setting.Working Arrangements Hybrid working is available, with the majority of tasks deliverable remotely. However, attendance at Chichester offices will be required during key phases of the Oracle implementation programme.