SAP HCM Consultant

Description

Gerdau is a global leading supplier of steel. Their North American Headquarters is in Tampa, FL and their HR IT Value Stream team needs to bring on a payroll, tax and benefits consultant. They will be doing both technical hands on configuration and some functional/business process type work. They need to have an excellent understanding of US benefits, familiarity with year end payroll, tax maintenance W2 generation etc. They are running their own private cloud of Hana but don't need that specific experience, they are open to ECC. This role will be front facing and working with the business gathering requirements. They will work with the managed service partner for development and integration, but they will need to be technical and do day to day support and configuration. They are only on Employee Central for payroll. Documentation is key as well. Client j/d: Key Responsibilities SAP Payroll & Tax (Core Focus) Configure, maintain, and support SAP Payroll (PY) for U.S. and Canada Own end-to-end payroll processing, including pre-payroll validation, payroll runs, post-payroll activities, off-cycle payrolls, Garnishment, 3rd party remittance, payroll posting, tax and the interfaces related to that Configure and maintain tax models, wage types, schemas, PCRs, rules and paycheck forms Support year-end processing, including W-2, W-2c, T-4 and tax reconciliation Integrate and support third-party tax vendors (e.g., ADP, BSI) Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, tax errors, retro calculations, and posting issues Benefits & Integrations Configure and support SAP Benefits (BN) including new plans, eligibility, enrollment, deductions, retroactivity Manage benefit-related payroll deductions and employer contributions Support and troubleshoot benefits vendor integrations (inbound/outbound interfaces, files, IDocs, APIs) Ensure accurate mapping of benefits to payroll wage types Technical Configuration & Support Configure and debug schemas, PCRs, wage types, infotypes, and posting rules Perform root-cause analysis for payroll and benefits defects and deliver permanent fixes Support payroll posting to Finance (FI) and reconciliation activities Participate in system upgrades, support packs, and enhancement implementations Execute unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT and parallel payroll runs Compliance & Controls Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations Support audits, controls, and compliance documentation Implement changes driven by legislative or regulatory updates Required Qualifications: Technical Experience - Must Haves 5+ years of hands-on SAP Payroll, Tax & Benefits experience (ECC and/or S/4HANA) and SuccessFactors EC Strong handson experience with: o SAP Payroll schemas & PCRs o Wage type configuration o Tax models and tax reporting o Benefits configuration and payroll integration Proven experience supporting live payroll operations, not just implementations Experience with U.S. payroll and taxation (international a plus) Tools & Systems SAP HCM / SAP Payroll (PY) SAP Benefits (BN) Payroll posting to FI Third-party tax or benefits vendors (e.g., ADP, BSI) Debugging tools and payroll logs Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP S/4HANA Payroll or SAP Payroll on HANA and SuccessFactors Good Understanding concepts of SAP CPI, SF Connectors integrations Exposure to UKG Time Management (PT) and its impact on payroll Experience in large, complex, or unionized payroll environments Payroll or tax certifications (CPP, FPC, or SAP certification) Experience supporting multi-state or multi-country payrolls

Skills

Sap, Configuration

Top Skills Details

Sap,Configuration

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Excellent communication, understanding of business language and benefit / tax / payroll process. They don't want this person just to fix things, really want them to think beyond that, find root cause and drive efficiencies This is a 12 month contract and Gerdau will have hte opportunity to convert if things go well. Can't guarantee right now, but definitely a long term opportunity.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Tampa,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.
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