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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Consultant / Manager with deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll to join our HR Technology practice. This role is designed for professionals who can lead complex, multi-country payroll implementations, manage senior stakeholders, and ensure delivery excellence. You will be responsible for solution ownership, program leadership, and strategic advisory across industries. This is not an entry-level or mid-level role. Only candidates with proven senior-level experience in SAP SuccessFactors Payroll will be considered. This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Strategy

- Act as the primary advisor to HR and Payroll leaders on SAP SuccessFactors Payroll strategy and execution.
- Lead client workshops to define payroll architecture, compliance requirements, and operational models.
- Translate business goals into scalable payroll solutions aligned with global and local regulations.

Implementation & Integration

- Lead full-cycle implementations of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll across multiple geographies.
- Oversee configuration, data migration, testing, and deployment activities.
- Ensure seamless integration with time tracking, finance, and third-party payroll systems.

Solution Ownership & Innovation

- Own the end-to-end payroll solution design, including compliance, retro-calculations, off‑cycle processing, and reporting.
- Introduce leading practices from the SAP ecosystem and ensure alignment with statutory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in payroll accuracy, automation, and user experience.

Program Delivery & Coordination

- Manage cross‑functional teams and offshore delivery models.
- Maintain project timelines, risk mitigation plans,



and stakeholder communications.
- Ensure delivery meets contractual obligations and client expectations.

People Leadership

- Lead and mentor payroll consultants and technical teams. Promote accountability, knowledge‑sharing, and career development.

Change Enablement & Adoption

- Partner with change management teams to support payroll transformation and user adoption.
- Lead enablement sessions for payroll operations and HR teams.

Skills And Attributes For Success

- Deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
- Strong understanding of global payroll processes, compliance, and statutory reporting.
- Proven experience leading large‑scale payroll implementations.
- Proficiency in payroll configuration, retroactive processing, and integrations.
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to lead teams across onshore/offshore models.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in SAP SuccessFactors consulting. Minimum 3 full‑cycle implementations of Employee Central Payroll.
- SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll certification.
- Experience managing senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

- Experience with SAP Time Management, WorkForce Software, or Kronos.
- Familiarity with SAP HCM Payroll or third‑party payroll engines.
- Exposure to multi‑country payroll environments and compliance frameworks.

What We Look For

- You deliver with precision and confidence.
- You lead teams that consistently exceed expectations.
- You connect business strategy with technical execution.
- You thrive in complex environments and do not require micromanagement.

Salary Ranges

- Toronto Manager : $110,000 to $160,000
- Toronto Senior: $62,000 to $93,000
- London/Ottawa/Waterloo Manager : $104,500 to $154,500
- London/Ottawa/Waterloo Senior: $58,500 to $88,500

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