Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Job Summary

Role Summary

HCLTech is seeking an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Lead with 8-10 years of SAP implementation experience in Greenfield and Brownfield programs. The candidate will lead SAP Payroll transformation initiatives for steel manufacturing organizations and provide expertise in payroll processing, statutory compliance, time integration, workforce administration, SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors integration.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead SAP HCM Payroll solution architecture, design, configuration and deployment activities.

• Drive Greenfield, Brownfield, rollout and SAP S/4HANA transformation projects.

• Conduct payroll process workshops and gather business requirements from HR and Finance stakeholders.

• Configure payroll schemas, rules, wage types, benefits and statutory compliance requirements.

• Manage integration with Time Management, PA, OM, SuccessFactors and Finance modules.

• Support payroll processes for plant workforce, contract labor and multi-location operations.

• Lead data migration, testing, cutover, go-live and hypercare activities.

• Prepare functional specifications and coordinate with ABAP, Basis and integration teams.

• Ensure compliance with Indian payroll regulations and organizational policies.

• Mentor consultants and provide governance for payroll best practices.

Required Technical Skills

• SAP HCM Payroll Configuration

• Payroll Schemas and Rules

• Wage Types and Benefits Administration

• Indian Payroll Statutory Compliance

• Time Management Integration

• SAP SuccessFactors Integration

• SAP S/4HANA HCM

• SAP Fiori Applications

• SAP Activate Methodology

Steel Industry Experience

• Shift-based workforce payroll processing

• Contract labor payroll administration

• Multi-plant workforce operations

• Unionized workforce environments

• Industrial workforce compliance requirements

Implementation Experience

• 8-10 years SAP implementation experience

• Minimum 3 end-to-end SAP implementations

• Greenfield and Brownfield transformation expertise

• Data migration and payroll transition projects

• Production support and AMS experience

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, HR, Finance or related discipline

• SAP HCM Payroll Certification preferred

• SAP SuccessFactors Certification preferred

• MBA/PGDM desirable

Leadership Competencies

• Stakeholder Management

• Leadership and Mentoring

• Analytical Thinking

• Communication Skills

• Problem Solving

• Team Collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Role Summary

HCLTech is seeking an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Lead with 8-10 years of SAP implementation experience in Greenfield and Brownfield programs. The candidate will lead SAP Payroll transformation initiatives for steel manufacturing organizations and provide expertise in payroll processing, statutory compliance, time integration, workforce administration, SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors integration.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead SAP HCM Payroll solution architecture, design, configuration and deployment activities.

• Drive Greenfield, Brownfield, rollout and SAP S/4HANA transformation projects.

• Conduct payroll process workshops and gather business requirements from HR and Finance stakeholders.

• Configure payroll schemas, rules, wage types, benefits and statutory compliance requirements.

• Manage integration with Time Management, PA, OM, SuccessFactors and Finance modules.

• Support payroll processes for plant workforce, contract labor and multi-location operations.

• Lead data migration, testing, cutover, go-live and hypercare activities.

• Prepare functional specifications and coordinate with ABAP, Basis and integration teams.

• Ensure compliance with Indian payroll regulations and organizational policies.

• Mentor consultants and provide governance for payroll best practices.

Required Technical Skills

• SAP HCM Payroll Configuration

• Payroll Schemas and Rules

• Wage Types and Benefits Administration

• Indian Payroll Statutory Compliance

• Time Management Integration

• SAP SuccessFactors Integration

• SAP S/4HANA HCM

• SAP Fiori Applications

• SAP Activate Methodology

Steel Industry Experience

• Shift-based workforce payroll processing

• Contract labor payroll administration

• Multi-plant workforce operations

• Unionized workforce environments

• Industrial workforce compliance requirements

Implementation Experience

• 8-10 years SAP implementation experience

• Minimum 3 end-to-end SAP implementations

• Greenfield and Brownfield transformation expertise

• Data migration and payroll transition projects

• Production support and AMS experience

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, HR, Finance or related discipline

• SAP HCM Payroll Certification preferred

• SAP SuccessFactors Certification preferred

• MBA/PGDM desirable

Leadership Competencies

• Stakeholder Management

• Leadership and Mentoring

• Analytical Thinking

• Communication Skills

• Problem Solving

• Team Collaboration

Skill Requirements

Other Requirements

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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, youll supercharge your potential. Youll find your career. And youll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.