Global Product Owner, SAP Payroll
Employer · DHL
Business analyst
Systems analyst
IT managerFlexibleFull-timeBudapest
We are looking for an experienced Global Product Owner, SAP Payroll to take business ownership of our global SAP S/4HANA Payroll template. This is a senior, business-facing product ownership role, not a payroll-processing or general HR administration position. You will define the strategic direction of the global payroll solution and ensure it remains standardized, scalable, compliant, and sustainable.
Tasks
- Own the strategic direction, roadmap, and continuous development of the global SAP S/4HANA Payroll template.
- Act as the primary business authority for decisions affecting the global payroll solution.
- Translate payroll, HR, legal, regulatory, and business requirements into clear process descriptions and functional specifications for IT.
- Review proposed solution designs and ensure they meet business needs and global template principles.
- Balance local payroll requirements with global standardization, challenging unnecessary customization.
- Prioritize requirements across countries and advise stakeholders on risks, dependencies, and investment priorities.
- Coordinate decisions across payroll, HR, IT, management, and local template owners.
- Support organizational readiness and change activities connected to the global payroll solution.
- Lead through influence in an international matrix organization.
Conditions & benefits
CafeteriaHUF 500,000 annual cafeteria allowanceHealth insuranceMedicover health insuranceHybrid workingFlexible hybrid working with 40% office presenceOnboardingComprehensive onboarding with a dedicated buddyLearning and developmentContinuous learning and career-development opportunitiesCareer growthCareer growth within a stable, global organizationGym membershipAYCM membership and discounted gym membershipTeam eventsQuarterly team-building eventsOffice foodMonthly breakfast and fruit daysEnvironmentAn open, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
Requirements
- At least five years of relevant experience in payroll systems, payroll process ownership, HR technology, SAP Payroll consulting, or global product/template ownership.
- Strong end-to-end understanding of payroll processes.
- Experience translating payroll or HR requirements into functional requirements, process descriptions, or system specifications.
- Experience working with IT teams on system design, implementation, enhancement, configuration, or integration.
- Experience with global or multi-country systems, templates, or transformation programs.
- Strong stakeholder-management, facilitation, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to challenge requirements constructively and influence stakeholders without formal authority.
- Experience working in an international matrix organization.
- Fluent English.