Cadent Gas Ltd
Payroll System Specialist
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Design, configure and optimise SAP solutions that support our people and business operations
As a Payroll System Specialist at Cadent, you'll play a key role in designing, configuring and enhancing our SAP HR and Payroll solutions. Working at the intersection of technology and business operations, you'll help ensure our HR and payroll systems are scalable, efficient and aligned with both current business needs and future strategic objectives.
This is a specialist role for an experienced SAP professional who can translate complex business requirements into effective functional solutions. You'll work closely with HR teams, payroll specialists, IT colleagues and external partners to deliver improvements, support transformation initiatives and ensure our SAP landscape continues to evolve in line with best practice.
From solution design and configuration through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement, you'll play an essential role in delivering reliable, user-focused HR and Payroll technology across the organisation.
Why you'll love this role:
- Strategic Impact – Help shape SAP roadmaps and technology strategies that support Cadent's long-term business objectives.
- End-to-End Solution Ownership – Lead functional design, configuration and assurance activities across SAP HR and Payroll initiatives.
- Business-Facing Role – Work closely with HR, Payroll and senior stakeholders to develop solutions that deliver meaningful business value.
- Continuous Improvement Culture – Drive enhancements and innovations that improve efficiency, user experience and operational performance.
- Modern SAP Environment – Contribute to solutions spanning SAP HCM, SuccessFactors and integrated enterprise applications.
- Technical Leadership – Act as a trusted advisor and functional expert, helping shape delivery decisions and solution outcomes.
What you'll bring:
SAP HR & Payroll Expertise
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- Extensive experience working with SAP HCM and Payroll
- Strong SuccessFactors knowledge, ideally including Employee Central configuration
- Experience supporting enterprise HR and payroll transformation initiatives
SuccessFactors Knowledge
- Experience across a range of SuccessFactors modules, including:
- Career Development Planning
- Goal Management
- Performance Management
- Learning & Development
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Payroll
- Recruitment Marketing
Solution Design & Delivery
- Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications
- Proven ability to design and configure SAP solutions aligned to business objectives
- Experience supporting the full delivery lifecycle, including blueprinting, testing, deployment and post-go-live support
Stakeholder Management
- Ability to build strong relationships across HR, Payroll, IT and third-party suppliers
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Collaborative approach with a strong focus on delivering business outcomes
Technical & Functional Capability
- Experience working with SAP integrations across HR, Finance, Time Management and SuccessFactors environments
- Understanding of SAP best practices, governance and functional design standards
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation across the SAP landscape
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What’s In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
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- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided.
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd
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