Job Title: Lead SAP EC Payroll Functional Consultant

Location: 100% Remote (USA)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Lead SAP EC Payroll Functional Consultant with deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) to lead payroll transformation initiatives. The role involves driving end-to-end payroll implementations, supporting global payroll operations, and ensuring seamless integration with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) and other enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will act as a functional lead, working closely with business stakeholders, HR, and IT teams to design scalable payroll solutions aligned with compliance and organizational requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead full lifecycle implementations of SAP EC Payroll (ECP) including design, configuration, testing, and deployment
Gather and analyze business requirements; translate them into functional specifications and payroll schemas
Configure payroll elements including wage types, schemas, rules, and payroll processes
Integrate EC Payroll with upstream/downstream systems (e.g., time systems, finance, benefits)
Ensure compliance with US payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory reporting
Drive data migration activities from legacy payroll systems to ECP
Lead payroll testing cycles (Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, Parallel Runs)
Provide production support, troubleshooting, and payroll issue resolution
Mentor and guide junior consultants; act as SME for payroll-related topics
Collaborate with technical teams for custom enhancements, interfaces, and reports
Support continuous improvement initiatives and payroll optimization strategies

Required Skills & Qualifications:

15+ years of SAP HCM/SF experience with 5+ years in EC Payroll (ECP)
Strong hands-on experience in: Payroll schemas and rules (PCRs), Wage type configuration, Payroll control center (PCC), Off-cycle payroll processing
Expertise in US payroll (taxation, garnishments, benefits integration)
Strong knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, SAP HCM Payroll
Experience with integrations using APIs / Middleware (SAP CPI, Dell Boomi, etc.)
Understanding of time management and benefits integration
Ability to read/debug payroll logs and schema execution
Strong data migration and validation experience
Experience with reporting tools and audit compliance
Proven experience leading global or US payroll implementations
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models

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