Functional architect Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Functional Solution Architect
ZALARIS Deutschland GmbH —Weybridge
- Mentoring
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
UC Solution Architect
CPS —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Customer service
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Programme Planner
Fujitsu —Basingstoke
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Splunk Admin
Devopster IT Consultants —Reading
- £300 - £350 a day
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- AWS
- Scripting
Quick apply
Business Analyst - Data & Analytics (18 Months FTC)
Primark —Reading
- No degree
- Communication skills
17h
Application Architect
Oxford University Press —Oxford
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Java
- AWS
- Employee discount
Sr Technical Architect
Blue Yonder —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Azure
- Oracle
- Computer Science
- Work from home
Front End Software Engineer
Leidos —Farnborough
- £61,500 - £78,800 a year
- Full-time
- Java
- Software development
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Head of Engineering
Conovo Ltd —Slough
- £54,000 - £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Cloud Intelligence Business Development Manager - EMEA, AWS Cloud Intelligence
AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) —Thames Valley
- Full-time
- Sales
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
Head of Engineering - Quality
Wireless Logic mdex GmbH —Reading
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
12d
Groundworks Apprenticeship - Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme
HeathrowAcademy —Hounslow
- 8 hour shift
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
Test Manager
DXC Technology —Farnborough
- Full-time
IT&D Senior Manager, Enterprise Architect
Reckitt —Slough
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
23h
Principal Presales Enterprise Architect
ServiceNow —Staines-upon-Thames
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- In-person
- AI
Quick apply
14d
Modern Work & Security Transformation Architect
CPS —Reading
- Full-time
- Azure
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Principal Digital Transformation Consultant
Lenovo —Farnborough
- Full-time
- IT
- AI
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Life insurance
IT Engineer
Nomios —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Remote
- Azure
- Windows
- Scripting
Quick apply
Principal Network Engineer
Elanco —Hook
- Full-time
- Azure
- Scripting
- Computer networking
Head of Architecture_2939
Allianz —Guildford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Oracle
- AWS
- Employee discount

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Functional Solution Architect

ZALARIS Deutschland GmbH
Weybridge

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Job details

Benefits

Employee mentoring programme
Annual leave
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Sabbatical
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
SAP
Stakeholder liaison
Mentoring
Payroll
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Solution architecture
AI
Project leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Location: Weybridge, GB

Reference No: 3312

Office Type:

Elevate Your Career with Zalaris

Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.

We’re big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.

We foster open communication and short decision-making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.

Zalaris’ culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos: everyone matters, aiming high and team spirit. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris’ employees come from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, and we are proud of it.

Role Summary

As a Functional Solution Architect – SAP Payroll, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, compliant, and standardized payroll solutions for our Managed Services customers.

You will play a key role in driving SAP Payroll transformation projects in UK and Ireland, ensuring alignment with the Zalaris Standard Solution and our ZASAM (Zalaris Smart Activate Methodology) — a modern SAP implementation approach enhanced with AI.

This role combines solution architecture, project leadership, and client advisory, with strong focus on standardization, automation, and AI-enabled delivery.

Your Responsibilities

Architect end-to-end SAP Payroll solutions, including payroll setup, employee data management, integrations, and finance postings
Define and manage global templates while aligning local UK & Ireland payroll requirements
Lead SAP Payroll implementation projects across all phases using ZASAM methodology
Drive high-quality delivery by owning key design decisions, risks, and escalations
Actively leverage AI tools to improve solution design, system setup, testing, and payroll validation
Identify opportunities to automate payroll processes and improve efficiency through technology
Advise customers on payroll transformation and guide them towards standard, scalable solutions
Ensure adherence to Zalaris governance, standards, and documentation practices
Collaborate closely with project managers, integration architects, and operations teams across projects
Mentor consultants and contribute to capability building within the team

Your Experience and Skills

Core Experience

Extensive experience as SAP Payroll Consultant, Lead Consultant, or Solution Architect
Proven track record in end-to-end SAP Payroll implementations (ECC or ECP)
Experience working in multi-country or global payroll environments

Technical & Functional Skills

Strong knowledge of SAP HCM Payroll, particularly UK & Ireland
Experience with payroll schemas, wage types, and statutory reporting
Solid understanding of integrations (e.g. SAP CPI, APIs, interfaces)
Good understanding of payroll accounting, finance integration, and data migration processes

AI & Innovation

Practical experience with AI tools in delivery, or strong motivation to adopt and apply AI in daily work
Ability to use AI to improve solution design, testing, and process optimisation

Professional Skills

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to lead workshops and influence decision-making
Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach
High level of ownership and accountability

Advantages

SuccessFactors or SAP certifications
Broader experience in payroll transformation or advisory
Exposure to automation, digitalisation, or process improvement initiatives

What we offer - Financial benefits

Customer and Employee Referral schemes
Occupational sick pay (9 weeks)
Occupational maternity leave package (12 weeks)
Life assurance (3x basic salary)
Employer pensions contributions of 5%
Bonus scheme with accelerators
Private Medical Insurance (with option to add dependents)
Employee education and apprenticeship opportunities (i.e. free SAP learning and/or relevant qualifications)
Financial rewards for long service and achievements
Free eye tests
Monthly ZALOTTO! (£100 cash prize draw)

What we offer - Non-Financial benefits

Work-life balance and flexibility ethos
Strong leadership with an open-door policy
Non-hierarchical approach to people management
Company social and team bonding events
Annual Leave Purchase scheme
Additional leave for Long Service (+1d holiday from start of 5th year of service)
Sabbatical
Corporate branded merchandise
Employee recognition program
Zalaris mentorship program
Mental health support
Employee Assistance Programme (“Zealth”)
Paid time off for community volunteering ("The Good Zeed")
Retirement (financial) information pack (from our pension provider, 6 months prior to retirement)

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Ready to become part of our team? Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant, collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris

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