SAP Payroll & Benefits Specialist

We are seeking an experienced SAP Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support and manage end to end payroll and benefits operations within SAP. This role has a strong focus on payroll processing, tax configuration, benefits administration, and system integrations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery., SAP Payroll & Tax (Core Focus)

• Configure, maintain, and support SAP Payroll (PY) for U.S. and Canada
• Own the end to end payroll process, including:

• Pre payroll validation
• Payroll and off cycle runs
• Post payroll activities
• Garnishments and third party remittances
• Payroll posting and interfaces

• Configure and maintain tax models, schemas, PCRs, wage types, rules, and paycheck forms
• Support year end processing, including W 2, W 2c, T 4, and tax reconciliation
• Integrate with and support third party tax vendors (e.g., tax engines and payroll service providers)
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, tax errors, retro calculations, and posting issues, + New benefit plans

• Eligibility and enrollment
• Deductions and retroactivity

• Manage benefit related payroll deductions and employer contributions
• Support and troubleshoot benefits vendor integrations, including inbound/outbound interfaces, files, IDocs, and APIs
• Ensure accurate mapping of benefits to payroll wage types, + Payroll schemas and PCRs

• Wage types and infotypes
• Posting rules and payroll logs

• Perform root cause analysis for payroll and benefits issues and deliver permanent fixes
• Support payroll posting to Finance (FI) and reconciliation activities
• Participate in system upgrades, support packs, and enhancement initiatives
• Execute unit and integration testing; support UAT and parallel payroll runs, * Support internal and external audits, controls, and compliance documentation
• Implement payroll and benefits changes driven by legislative or regulatory updates, * SAP HCM / SAP Payroll (PY)
• SAP Benefits (BN)
• Payroll posting to Finance (FI)
• Third party tax or benefits vendors
• Payroll debugging tools and logs

The ideal candidate brings hands on experience supporting live payroll environments, deep SAP technical configuration expertise, and a strong understanding of U.S. payroll and taxation requirements., * 5+ years of hands on experience with SAP Payroll, Tax, and Benefits (ECC and/or S/4HANA)

• Hands on experience supporting live payroll operations, not just implementations
• Strong experience with:

• SAP Payroll schemas and PCRs
• Wage type configuration
• Tax models and tax reporting
• Benefits configuration and payroll integration

• Experience supporting U.S. payroll and taxation (international exposure is a plus), * Experience with SAP S/4HANA Payroll or Payroll on HANA
• Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central
• Understanding of SAP CPI and SuccessFactors integration concepts
• Exposure to time and attendance systems and their impact on payroll
• Experience in large, complex, or unionized payroll environments
• Payroll or tax certifications (e.g., CPP, FPC, SAP certification)
• Experience supporting multi state or multi country payrolls, * Payroll Processing & Tax Compliance
• SAP Payroll & Benefits Configuration
• System Integration & Troubleshooting
• Regulatory Compliance & Internal Controls
• Strong Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.