SAP Functional Trainer - HR & Payroll (Contractor Role)

About This Role

The role supports the rollout of SAP-enabled HR and Payroll processes within a large-scale transformation programme. The consultant will ensure end users understand new processes, system transactions, and role responsibilities ahead of go-live.

The trainer will deliver instructor-led training sessions and contribute to user readiness activities, enabling successful adoption of new ways of working across multiple countries.

The role requires international travel to deliver in-person training sessions and support business teams during training and handover phases.

Key Accountabilities

Training Preparation

• Review training materials developed by functional teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and suitability for end users
• Ensure readiness of training resources, including exercise datasets
• Support coordination of training schedules and session preparation as required

Training Delivery

• Deliver instructor-led training sessions for HR & Payroll end users across multiple locations
• Facilitate scenario-based training sessions demonstrating SAP HR & Payroll processes and system transactions
• Adapt delivery style and content to suit different audiences and roles

Post Go-Live Support

• Deliver refresher training sessions following go-live
• Capture feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of training materials and delivery
• Conduct assessments to evaluate learner understanding and knowledge transfer
• Support the transition of training ownership to internal business teams, ensuring readiness of business trainers

Training Logistics

• Travel internationally across programme locations to deliver in-person training and user support

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience delivering instructor-led SAP training in SAP Employee Central and/or Employee Central Payroll
• Strong understanding of HR & Payroll processes within an ERP environment
• Experience delivering role-based SAP training including system demonstrations, business scenarios, and practical exercises
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Experience supporting train-the-trainer approaches and transitioning training ownership post go-live