SAP/SuccessFactors Payroll/Time Tracking Consultant

Accountabilities: Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to payroll processing, time management, attendance, and absence tracking, translating them into functional system specifications. Configure, implement, and maintain SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and Time Tracking solutions in alignment with client requirements and business objectives. Set up and manage work schedules, holiday calendars, time recording profiles, time valuations, and absence types to support effective workforce management. Support payroll configuration and processing, including wage types, payroll calculations, retroactive processing, payroll validation, and reconciliation activities. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve configuration issues affecting payroll, time tracking, and related business processes. Plan and execute system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), including the preparation of test scripts and the resolution of identified defects. Perform data validation, payroll reconciliation, and quality checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of system outputs. Collaborate with HR, payroll, benefits, IT, and project teams to coordinate implementation activities and ensure successful solution delivery. Support integrations between SAP SuccessFactors and third-party payroll, timekeeping, ERP, and other enterprise systems. Develop and maintain functional specifications, configuration documentation, test scripts, and other project deliverables. Provide ongoing production support, investigate user-reported issues, and deliver timely resolutions to maintain system stability. Identify opportunities for process optimization and recommend SAP SuccessFactors best practices to improve efficiency and user experience. Support system upgrades, product releases, and enhancement projects while ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable payroll-related regulatory requirements. Requirements At least five years of experience working with SAP SuccessFactors, including hands-on expertise in Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and/or Time Tracking. Demonstrated experience configuring payroll and time management solutions within the SAP SuccessFactors ecosystem. Strong understanding of payroll processing, timekeeping, attendance, absence management, and workforce management processes. Proven ability to gather business requirements, analyze operational needs, and translate them into scalable functional solutions. Experience supporting system testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing, troubleshooting, data validation, and production support. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex functional issues and develop effective solutions. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical teams and business users. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and project deliverables in a remote working environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Preferred qualifications: SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Time Tracking, or Employee Central Payroll certifications; experience with SAP Integration Suite (CPI) or other integration tools; and a background in consulting or client-facing implementation projects. Additional preferred experience includes global payroll or multi-country implementations, knowledge of Employee Central and Time Off modules, integration experience with SAP HCM or SAP S/4HANA, and familiarity with Agile project environments. Benefits Competitive salary: Annual compensation ranging from $150,000 to $170,000, depending on experience, education, and location. Bonus structure: Additional earning potential through a bonus program. Paid time off: Paid leave to support personal needs and work-life balance. Paid holidays: Designated paid holidays throughout the year. Medical insurance: Health coverage to support employee well-being. Dental plan: Benefits for dental care and preventive services. Vision plan: Coverage for vision care and related services. Life insurance: Financial protection through life insurance coverage. Disability insurance: Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) benefits. Remote work: Fully remote position offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the United States.