SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Manager (17366)

Baer is looking for SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Manager for a 6+ month project located in West Palm Beach, FL
Title: SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Manager
Location: Hybrid West Palm Beach, FL
Duration: 6 months Contract-to-Hire
Rate: All-inclusive
Alignment: W2
Overview
The SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Manager is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, optimization, and long-term scalability of the SAP SuccessFactors ECP system. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for payroll technology, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and system integrity across all payroll processes.
You will lead complex system initiatives, guide junior team members, and collaborate with Payroll, HR, and IT leaders to align payroll technology with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP SuccessFactors ECP solutions.
• Configure payroll components including pay components, wage types, calculation rules, schemas, tax models, and garnishments.
• Oversee system enhancements, implementations, and major release cycles from requirements through post-go-live support.
• Ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot integration between Employee Central (EC) and Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
• Serve as the primary contact for ECP-related issues and resolve payroll calculation discrepancies.
• Develop and execute testing strategies for updates, patches, and year-end releases.
• Support payroll compliance including federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., W-2 processing).
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of payroll processes.
• Create system documentation, training materials, and reporting for audit and compliance needs.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and peer review for payroll system configurations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP Payroll experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) configuration and architecture experience.
• 2+ years of team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of EC to ECP integrations.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll processes and tax regulations.
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll certification.
• Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA Payroll.
• Familiarity with other SuccessFactors modules (Employee Central, Time Tracking, Benefits).
• Bachelor s degree

Company Overview:
Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.

Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.