Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strada is seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP Payroll Functional Lead Consultant to lead a large-scale, complex U.S. payroll implementation. This strategic role involves overseeing the design of the payroll solution, managing configuration and testing phases, and ensuring compliance with business requirements and standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and own the design of the payroll solution, ensuring it meets strategic, operational, and compliance objectives
- Conduct and facilitate requirement-gathering workshops with business stakeholders to define and document payroll needs
- Collaborate with payroll configurators to ensure configuration aligns with the approved solution and business requirements
- Partner with integration lead to ensure robust and seamless integration between payroll and related systems (e.g., SAP FI, Time Management, Benefits, Compensation, Third-party vendors)
- Oversee all phases of the payroll implementation lifecycle, including:
- Solution build and configuration
- Parallel payroll runs
- System Integration Testing (SIT)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Cutover planning and execution
- Post-go-live support
- Provide functional expertise in:
- Gross-to-net calculations
- Tax reporting and BSI Tax Factory integration
- Garnishments and levy management
- Year-end processing and accrual setup
- Troubleshoot payroll issues, apply support packs, and develop custom rules and operations as needed
- Maintain payroll catalogs including wage types, off-cycle payroll, and other key components
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing timely updates, managing risks, and driving resolution strategies
- Ensure project milestones are met with high quality and within timelines
Skills
- Minimum 12+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Payroll (ECP or HCM), with a strong focus on U.S. Payroll
- Proven success in leading and delivering complex payroll implementations, including full lifecycle experience
- Expertise in: Wage type configuration, Off-cycle payroll processing, Garnishment handling, Tax reporter setup, Integration with BSI Tax Factory
- Experience in at least 5+ full lifecycle SAP U.S. Payroll implementations
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and client-facing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, or a related field
- Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors, Payroll Control Center (PCC), and automation/process optimization tools
- 5–7 years of experience executing parallel payroll testing
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Wellbeing programs
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
- Retirement plans
- Learning opportunities
- Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
- Continuing education & training
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