Lead Analyst, SAP Employee Central Payroll

Description

• Monitor and troubleshoot the data replication process between Employee Central (EC) and Employee Central Payroll (ECP), ensuring data integrity and synchronization.
• Routinely: Engage in standard office activities such as standing, sitting, and using computers for extended periods.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for system updates, patches, new configurations, and quarterly/year-end releases. Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with the Payroll team and other stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to ECP, including system enhancements, new module implementations, and major release cycles, from requirements gathering and design through to deployment and post-go-live support.
• Create and maintain detailed system documentation, configuration workbooks, and end-user training guides for ECP processes and functionality.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes and leverage system capabilities more effectively. Recommend and implement system enhancements and automations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Configure and maintain payroll-related components within SAP SuccessFactors ECP, including but not limited to pay components, wage types, calculation rules, schemas, tax models, and garnishments.
• Develop and run standard and ad-hoc reports to support payroll auditing, compliance, and data analysis. Assist the Payroll team in reconciling payroll data and resolving variances.
• Architect and oversee the configuration of complex payroll components within SAP SuccessFactors ECP. Ensure all solutions are scalable, maintainable, and adhere to best practices.
• Occasionally: Travel domestically up to 30% to attend team meetings or training.
• Provide guidance and mentorship, define system best practices, and perform peer reviews of complex configurations to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support critical year-end payroll activities, including W-2 generation, ensuring the system remains compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for ECP-related issues across multiple subsidiary companies. Investigate, analyze, and resolve system errors, data discrepancies, and payroll calculation inaccuracies in a timely manner.

Requirements

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Bachelor's degree Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience as a systems analyst or consultant for SAP Payroll.
• SAP SuccessFactors certification in Employee Central Payroll.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex payroll calculation errors by analyzing payroll schemas, rules, and functions.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll principles, processes, and U.S. payroll tax regulations.
• Minimum of 4+ years of deep, hands-on configuration and architectural experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) is required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• Experience with the traditional SAP ECC/S4 HANA On-Premise Payroll module.
• Familiarity with other SuccessFactors modules such as Employee Central, Time Tracking, and Benefits.
• Strong understanding of the integration points and data flow between SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) and ECP.

Benefits

• Education Reimbursement
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Weekly Paychecks
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance