SAP Payroll Lead

Note:
This is primarily a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to Rochester, Minnesota.

We are seeking an experienced SAP Payroll Lead with deep expertise in SAP US Payroll, Tax Configuration, Time Management, and Payroll Processing
. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience leading payroll implementations, supporting payroll operations, and working directly with business stakeholders and clients. This role requires a consultant who can manage payroll configuration, tax compliance, benefits integration, payroll posting, year‑end activities, and production support while serving as a trusted advisor to the client.

• Configure and support SAP US Payroll processes
• Design and maintain payroll schemas and Personnel Calculation Rules (PCRs)
• Configure wage types, payment models, and taxability rules
• Manage direct deposit and payroll check configurations
• Configure and support remuneration statements
• Support payroll posting to Finance

• Configure and maintain BSI Tax Factory
• Apply and test tax bulletin updates
• Perform year‑end payroll testing and validation
• Apply SAP legal notes and HR service packs
• Ensure compliance with US payroll tax regulations

• Configure and support Positive Time Management
• Configure and support Negative Time Management
• Support Time Evaluation processes
• Maintain and update time schemas and rules

• Configure benefits and payroll integration
• Support third‑party vendor integrations and interfaces
• Work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors

• Troubleshoot payroll and time management issues
• Perform root cause analysis and issue resolution
• Support configuration, development, data, and process‑related defects
• Provide ongoing production support and enhancements

• SAP HCM Payroll (US Payroll)
• BSI Tax Factory
• Payroll Schemas and PCRs
• Garnishment Configuration
• Wage Type Configuration
• Payroll Posting to Finance
• Direct Deposit Configuration
• Remuneration Statement Configuration
• Positive & Negative Time Management
• Time Evaluation
• HR Service Packs
• Year‑End Payroll Processing
• Legal Notes Application and Testing
• Third‑Party Payroll Integrations

• 10+ years of SAP HCM/Payroll experience
• Deep expertise in US Payroll and Taxation
• Minimum 2 end‑to‑end SAP US Payroll implementations
• Strong client‑facing consulting experience
• Experience with payroll production support and issue resolution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Media & Entertainment industry experience
• SAP HCM Payroll Certification
• Experience supporting large enterprise payroll environments

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.