SAP Payroll Consultant

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Payroll Consultant to join our transformation initiative involving SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors deployment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of payroll processes and configuration, compliance with local legislation, and seamless integration with core SAP modules.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, implement, and support SAP Payroll solutions (SAP HCM and/or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll).
• Lead and deliver at least three (3) full-cycle SAP Payroll implementations.
• Ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements across various countries.
• Configure and optimize payroll schemas, wage types, time evaluation integration, and payroll posting to Finance.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including testing, reconciliation, and post-payroll activities.
• Integrate SAP Payroll with Time Management, Personnel Administration, and Finance modules.
• Support parallel payroll runs, user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and post-go-live activities.
• Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams for custom developments.
• Engage stakeholders across business and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in SAP transformation projects involving hybrid deployment models (e.g., SAP HCM + EC Payroll).

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a SAP Payroll Consultant.
• Proven success in 3 full-cycle payroll implementations (SAP HCM or EC Payroll).
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Payroll schemas and wage types
  • Integration with Finance
  • Local payroll compliance requirements
• Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage business stakeholders.

Certifications (Required - must hold at least one)

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HCM for SAP S/4HANA

Preferred Skills

• Experience with global payroll operations and country-specific payroll nuances.
• Familiarity with hybrid SAP HCM/SuccessFactors architecture.
• Agile project delivery experience.

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