SAP Payroll Consultant

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.