SAP SuccessFactors Payroll - Senior Manager

Overview

EY is seeking a SAP Success Factors Employee Central Payroll - Senior Manager to join its HR Technology practice. This role requires leading complex, multi-country payroll implementations, managing senior stakeholders, and delivering solution ownership, program leadership, and strategic advisory across industries. This is a senior-level role and candidates must have proven senior-level experience in SAP Success Factors Payroll.

• Act as the primary advisor to HR and Payroll leaders on SAP Success Factors Payroll strategy and execution.
• Lead client workshops to define payroll architecture, compliance requirements, and operational models.
• Translate business goals into scalable payroll solutions aligned with global and local regulations.
• Lead full-cycle implementations of SAP Success Factors Employee Central Payroll across multiple geographies.
• Oversee configuration, data migration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Ensure seamless integration with time tracking, finance, and third-party payroll systems.
• Own the end-to-end payroll solution design, including compliance, retro-calculations, off-cycle processing, and reporting.
• Introduce leading practices from the SAP ecosystem and ensure alignment with statutory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll accuracy, automation, and user experience.
• Manage cross-functional teams and offshore delivery models.
• Maintain project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure delivery meets contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Lead and mentor payroll consultants and technical teams, promoting accountability and professional development.
• Partner with change management teams to support payroll transformation and user adoption.
• Lead enablement sessions for payroll operations and HR teams.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in SAP Success Factors consulting.
• Minimum 3 full-cycle implementations of Employee Central Payroll.
• SAP Success Factors Employee Central Payroll certification.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Deep expertise in SAP Success Factors Employee Central Payroll and strong understanding of global payroll processes, compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Proficiency in payroll configuration, retroactive processing, and integrations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead teams across onshore/offshore models.

• Experience with SAP Time Management, Work Force Software, or Kronos.
• Familiarity with SAP HCM Payroll or third-party payroll engines.
• Exposure to multi-country payroll environments and compliance frameworks.

• You deliver with precision and confidence.
• You lead teams that consistently exceed expectations.
• You connect business strategy with technical execution.
• You thrive in complex environments and do not require micromanagement.

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