Job Description - SAP SuccessFactors Payroll Consultant
Job Title: SAP SuccessFactors Payroll Consultant
Location: UK
Position Type: Full -time
Experience Level: 7 -10 years.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Payroll Consultant to support the migration and transformation of existing SAP ECC Payroll environments to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and broader SAP SuccessFactors platforms within complex enterprise environments.
The role requires deep expertise in migrating from legacy SAP HCM/ECC landscapes to modern SAP SuccessFactors solutions, including payroll transformation, Employee Central integration, data migration, process harmonisation, security design, and enterprise integration strategy.
The consultant will play a critical role in defining the target -state architecture, supporting payroll and HR transformation objectives, and ensuring successful migration, testing, cutover, and operational transition activities across the programme lifecycle.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end -to -end payroll and HR solution architecture for migration from SAP ECC/SAP HCM Payroll to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and SuccessFactors platforms.
Conduct detailed assessments of existing SAP environments including:
SAP ECC HCM modules
Payroll schemas and PCRs
Wage types and payroll configuration
Organisational structures
Interfaces and integrations
Custom payroll logic and BADIs
Security roles and authorisations
Reporting and operational dependencies
Define target -state SAP SuccessFactors architecture aligned to:
SAP best practices
Enterprise integration standards
Security and compliance requirements
Future cloud operating models
HR and payroll transformation objectives
Provide strategic guidance on migration from on -premise SAP environments to SAP SuccessFactors including:
Employee Central adoption
Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
Hybrid coexistence models
Data harmonisation
Identity and access management
Integration architecture
Lead and support:
Payroll transformation activities
Data migration and cleansing
Payroll reconciliation
Parallel payroll execution
Testing cycles and defect resolution
Cutover and hypercare activities
Collaborate with HR, payroll, finance, infrastructure, security, architecture, and integration teams throughout all delivery phases.
Provide architectural guidance for:
SAP CPI integrations
SAP Cloud Identity Services (CIS)
Middleware integration patterns
Electronic payslips
Payroll Control Center
BACS and third -party payroll interfaces
Review and advise on:
BADIs and custom developments
Payroll interfaces
Legacy customisations
Operational support processes
Technical debt remediation
Support governance forums, architecture assurance reviews, risk management discussions, and strategic programme decisions.
Ensure all technical documentation, operational procedures, support artefacts, and knowledge transfer deliverables are completed to agreed quality standards.
Technical Skills & Experience:
Extensive experience delivering SAP HCM, SAP ECC Payroll, and SAP SuccessFactors transformation and migration programmes within complex enterprise environments.
Proven expertise migrating from legacy SAP ECC/SAP HCM platforms to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
Strong expertise in:
Payroll schemas
PCRs (Personnel Calculation Rules)
Wage types
Retro payroll processing
Payroll Control Center
Payroll reconciliation
Payroll auditing
Statutory payroll compliance
Deep understanding of SAP SuccessFactors architecture including:
Employee Central
Employee Central Payroll
SAP CPI
SAP Cloud Identity Services (CIS)
Role -based permissions and security architecture
Strong experience designing hybrid SAP landscapes integrating:
On -premise SAP systems
Cloud HR platforms
Third -party payroll systems
Finance and reporting platforms
Strong understanding of UK payroll regulations and compliance including:
HMRC reporting
PAYE
Pension processing
BACS integrations
GDPR and payroll auditing requirements
Experience with:
SAP data migration strategies
Data mapping and transformation
Parallel payroll runs
Cutover management
Hypercare support
Operational transition to BAU
Familiarity with:
SAP Activate methodology
Agile and waterfall delivery models
Enterprise governance frameworks
Architecture assurance processes
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation capabilities.
Essential Experience
SAP ECC/SAP HCM Payroll implementation and support
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
SAP to SuccessFactors migration programmes
Employee Central integration and transformation
Payroll migration, reconciliation, and parallel runs
SAP payroll integrations and middleware
UK payroll compliance and statutory reporting
Enterprise -scale transformation delivery
Governance and architecture assurance
Desirable Experience
SAP CPI integration delivery
SAP Cloud Identity Services (CIS)
SAP Security and role -based permissions
Payroll Control Center implementation
Multi -country payroll transformation programmes
Public sector or highly regulated industry experience
Cloud transformation and hybrid architecture delivery
Certifications
Essential:
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll
Desirable:
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem -solving skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
Ability to work effectively across business and technical teams
Strong governance and documentation discipline
Ability to manage complexity within large transformation programmes
Proactive approach to risk identification and issue resolution
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