SAP Payroll Functional Lead Consultant

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP Payroll Functional Lead Consultant (ECP/HCM) to lead a large-scale, complex U.S. payroll implementation or application maintenance. The role is strategic, requiring end-to-end ownership of the payroll solution design, ensuring alignment with business requirements, operational needs, and compliance standards, * Lead & own the design of the payroll solution, meeting strategic, operational, and compliance objectives.

• Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops with business stakeholders to define and document payroll needs.
• Collaborate with payroll configurators to ensure configuration aligns with approved solutions and business requirements.
• Partner with integration leads to ensure seamless integration between payroll and related systems (e.g., SAP FI, Time Management, Benefits, Compensation, third-party vendors).
• Oversee the full 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/operations as needed.
• Maintain payroll catalogs (wage types, off-cycle payroll, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, manage risks, and drive resolution strategies.
• Ensure project milestones are met on time and with high quality

• Minimum 14+ 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.
• Strong SAP Payroll expertise and deep understanding of U.S. payroll regulations.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-quality payroll solutions in a dynamic, global environment