SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll - Senior Consultant​/ Manager

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We are seeking a Senior Consultant / Manager with deep expertise in SAP Success Factors Employee Central Payroll to join our HR Technology practice. This role is designed for professionals who can lead complex, multi-country payroll implementations, manage senior stakeholders, and ensure delivery excellence. You will be responsible for solution ownership, program leadership, and strategic advisory across industries. This is not an entry-level or mid-level role.

Only candidates with proven senior-level experience in SAP Success Factors Payroll will be considered. This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

• 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. Promote accountability, knowledge‑sharing, and professional development.

• Partner with change management teams to support payroll transformation and user adoption.
• Lead enablement sessions for payroll operations and HR teams.

• Deep expertise in SAP Success Factors Employee Central Payroll.
• Strong understanding of global payroll processes, compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale payroll implementations.
• Proficiency in payroll configuration, retroactive processing, and integrations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead teams across onshore/offshore models.

• 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.

• 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.

• Toronto Manager : $110,000 to $160,000
• Toronto Senior: $62,000 to $93,000
• London/Ottawa/Waterloo Manager : $104,500 to $154,500
• London/Ottawa/Waterloo Senior: $58,500 to $88,500

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