Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll own the end-to-end design and delivery of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll for a high dynamic Federal Public Sector client. You’ll work remotely with stakeholders and technical teams to create a modernized Cloud Payroll solution as part of an end to end SAP RISE Program. 

About the Role:

As the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for leading the full lifecycle of EC Payroll implementations and enhancements, from requirements gathering through configuration, testing, and go-live support. You will act as the primary functional expert, translating complex payroll requirements into best-practice system designs while guiding project teams and clients. Your work will directly influence payroll accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency for large, complex organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) implementations, including scoping, blueprinting, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Configure and optimize ECP schemas, rules, wage types, and payroll control settings to meet complex business and statutory requirements.
• Design and maintain the Employee Central data model and ensure accurate data replication between EC and ECP using SAP Cloud Integration Suite.
• Oversee and execute payroll parallel runs, validation, and reconciliation activities to ensure accurate payroll results prior to go-live.
• Configure and manage Payroll Control Center (PCC), including policies, checks, and alerts, to streamline payroll monitoring and error resolution.
• Design and support Infotype mashups and related integrations to provide a seamless user experience across EC and ECP.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to capture requirements, provide best-practice guidance, and resolve functional issues.
• Provide post-go-live support, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement for payroll processes, time evaluation, and integrations.

Key Requirements:

• Strong, hands-on experience in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll configuration across multiple full lifecycle projects.
• In-depth SAP HCM / Payroll business process expertise, including payroll schemas, rules, wage types, and country-specific payroll logic.
• Proven experience with time management and time evaluation within SAP, including complex time rules and their impact on payroll.
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll parallel testing, validation, and reconciliation for complex employee populations.
• Practical experience with SAP Cloud Integration Suite for EC–ECP integration and related interfaces.
• Solid understanding of Employee Central Data Replication Monitor and its use in monitoring and resolving replication issues.
• Experience configuring and supporting Payroll Control Center (PCC) in a production environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead workshops, document requirements, and communicate solutions clearly in a remote setting.
• US Citizenship with ability to pass government sponsored background check

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to other SuccessFactors modules (e.g., Time Off, Compensation) and their integration with EC Payroll.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Previous consulting or shared services center experience delivering large-scale HR and payroll transformations.
• Knowledge of HR reporting and analytics related to payroll and time data.

Qualifications:

• SAP Certified – Implementation Consultant – SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HR, Business, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Additional SAP HCM or SuccessFactors certifications (preferred).
• Ongoing professional development in SAP cloud technologies and HR/payroll best practices (preferred).

If you are a seasoned EC Payroll specialist ready to lead complex remote implementations and drive tangible improvements in payroll operations, submit your application to be considered.