SAP Functional Consultant (Payroll)

Job Title: SAP Functional Consultant (Payroll)
Duration: 6 months +
Location: Toronto

Our client in the public sector is looking for a SAP payroll and benefits certified consultant with extensive knowledge and experience in SAP Payroll modules, including configuration, integration and best practices for both SAP ECC and S/4HANA, to be part of the our client’s implementation team on the Payroll Modernization Project.
Duties
The following are the expected services, but not limited to:

• Implementation Oversight: Review and validate the Systems Integrator’s implementation approach and deliverables to ensure compliance with SAP standards and best practices.
• Best Practice Guidance: Provide guidance on implementing SAP Payroll Control Centre, leveraging Fiori apps for ESS/MSS, and optimizing processes for the lift & shift from ECC to S/4HANA.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks, audits, and reviews throughout the project lifecycle to mitigate risks and ensure the solution meets functional and technical requirements.
• Knowledge Transfer: Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions with internal teams to ensure they are prepared to support and maintain the SAP Payroll solution post-implementation.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed documentation, reports, and presentations for project status updates, issues resolution, and knowledge sharing.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the SAP Payroll module and related areas.
• Compliance and Legal Requirements: Ensure that the implemented payroll solution complies with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline. 
• Extensive experience in the implementation, configurations, and support of SAP Payroll module, Time Management and/or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, SuccessFactors Time Tracking functional modules including personnel calculation and schema rules, Collective Agreements (unions), wage types, CATS, Time Recording, Time Evaluation, Employee Self-Serve/Manager Self-Serve (ESS/MSS) and Fiori Apps. 
• SAP certification and extensive experience with SAP Payroll module, with at least 5 end-to-end implementations and 15+ years’ experience in the module. 
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain the system and operational integrity including ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and corporate policies of solutions /
• applications related to SAP Payroll and Time Management, SuccessFactors, and Fiori.
• Proficient in SAP Payroll configuration tools, such as the Payroll Control Center (PCC), Wage Types, and Personnel Calculation Rules (PCR).
• Proficient in Employee Self-Service / Manager Self-Service (ESS / MSS).
• Experience in implementing and supporting SAP Payroll solutions, including end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Ability to analyse complex payroll requirements and design appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to document business requirements, processes, and any other required documents.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, analyse, and resolve system issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency and working knowledge of SAP S/4 / ECC 6.0.
• Demonstrated experience with the above tools and technologies is backed by professional certification.
• Working knowledge of Solution Manager Change Request Management
• 7.2 is an asset.
• Familiarity with integration between SAP Payroll and external systems, such as time and attendance, is an asset.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as SAP Activate and/or PMBOK (PMP is an asset)
• Strong understanding of business processes, accounting principles, systems configuration, enhancements, and data or enables related processes