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Job Description - 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.



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