TOP 3 5 NON-NEGOTIABLE SKILLS

1. 5+ years hands-on SAP Payroll experience (ECC and/or S/4HANA)
2. Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll preferred
3. Strong configuration experience with schemas, PCRs, and wage types
4. Experience supporting U.S. and Canadian payroll
5. Experience with U.S. payroll tax configuration and compliance
6. Proven experience supporting live payroll operations, not just implementations
7. Experience with U.S. payroll and taxation (international a plus)

SKILLS THAT WOULD MAKE THIS HIRE STAND OUT

• SAP HCM / SAP Payroll (PY)
• SAP Benefits (BN)
• Payroll posting to FI
• Third-party tax and benefits vendors (e.g., ADP, BSI)
• Experience with interfaces and middleware

TOP 3 5 THINGS THIS HIRE WILL SPEND THEIR TIME ON

1. Configure, administer, and support SAP Payroll (PY) for U.S. and Canada
2. 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
3. Configure and maintain models, wage types, schemas, PCRs, rules and paycheck forms
4. Support year-end processing including W2s, W2c, and tax reconciliation
5. Integrate and support third-party vendors (e.g., ADP, BSI)

CLIENT JOB DESCRIPTION

SAP Payroll, Tax & Benefits Consultant FTE

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, 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 models, wage types, schemas, PCRs, rules and paycheck forms
• Support year-end processing including W?2s, W?2c, and tax reconciliation
• Integrate and support third-party vendors (e.g., ADP, BSI)

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 compliance with regulatory requirements

Technical Configuration & Reporting

• 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 reporting & interfaces (HR, accounting, tax authorities)
• Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and testing cycles

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Support audits, reconciliations, and governance documentation
• Implement changes driven by legislative or regulatory updates

Required Qualifications Technical Experience

• 5+ years hands-on SAP Payroll experience (ECC and/or S/4HANA)
• Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll preferred
• Strong configuration experience with schemas, PCRs, and wage types
• Experience supporting U.S. and Canadian payroll
• Experience with U.S. payroll tax configuration and compliance
• 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 and benefits vendors (e.g., ADP, BSI)
• Experience with interfaces and middleware

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Payroll or SAP Payroll on HANA
• Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central
• Understanding of U.S. payroll tax and compliance regulations
• Experience supporting multi-state or multi-country payrolls