Manager, Payroll Advisory - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)

Overview

This role supports transformation efforts within SAP HCM/SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP), with a focus on payroll strategy, implementation, optimization, and operational improvement. The position involves leading and delivering client engagements, partnering with cross-functional teams, and contributing to practice development and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP HCM/SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll transformation projects, including strategy, implementation, and optimization of the payroll function
• Partner with other technical solutions, including HR, Workforce Management, Benefits, and Finance
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver excellent client service, including:
  • Stakeholder management
  • Meeting and workshop facilitation
  • Deliverable creation
  • Project and financial management
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, enhance the payroll operating model, and implement SAP Payroll best practices
• Help clients identify payroll risks and payroll optimization opportunities
• Support practice development by executing process and strategy improvements within the SAP HCM/SuccessFactors US practice, focused on Payroll and Workforce Management
• Drive creation and advancement of thought leadership, internal and external tools/resources, and training for payroll transformation efforts
• Participate in business development by identifying new opportunities and assisting with proposal responses and client outreach
• Apply global payroll expertise with a focus on SAP ECP and other payroll vendors/solutions
• Use an AI-first, value-driven mindset to identify, evaluate, and responsibly apply AI-enabled solutions that enhance client outcomes, business performance, and operational effectiveness, while upholding trusted AI principles for ethical, secure, and compliant adoption
• Perform with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold a respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience implementing SAP Payroll or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP), including:
  • Payroll operational expertise
  • SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll functional usage
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university required
  • Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information technology or related field preferred
• Proficient in configuring SAP Employee Central Payroll for US payroll, garnishments, and US tax processing
• Experience integrating payroll with other SAP modules and business functions, as well as other payroll vendors and solutions (Payroll Interface)
• American Payroll Association Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll certification(s) highly preferred
• Experience designing and leading business transformation initiatives, including deep understanding of:
  • Business processes
  • Project management methodologies and leading practices in payroll, HR, and workforce management
  • Building business cases to guide clients in operating model and payroll vendor/operations solutions
• Ability to travel as needed
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • The employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Preferred Qualifications

• American Payroll Association Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll certification(s)
• Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information technology or related field

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary ranges are provided by location when required.
• Offered salary is determined based on factors such as skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.
• Comprehensive benefits package (eligibility-based), which may include:
  • Medical and dental plans
  • Vision coverage
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) plans
  • Personal well-being benefits to support mental health
  • Personal Time Off per fiscal year (based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service)
  • A published holiday calendar
  • Two additional breaks each year where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off (one at year end and one around the July 4th holiday)

Location

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. This includes the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.