Role Overview
An SAP Payroll Functional Lead is a senior technical and project leadership position responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining end-to-end payroll solutions in SAP (ECP or HCM). The role ensures compliance with Canada payroll regulations, integrates payroll with related systems, and delivers scalable, high-quality payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Leadership:
• Lead and own the design of the payroll solution, aligning with strategic, operational, and compliance objectives.
Requirement Gathering:
• Conduct and facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to define and document payroll needs.
Configuration & Integration:
• Collaborate with payroll configurators to ensure accurate configuration; partner with integration leads to ensure seamless data flow between payroll and systems such as SAP FI, Time Management, Perks, Compensation, and third-party vendors.
Implementation Lifecycle Oversight:
Manage all phases of the payroll implementation, including:
• Solution build and configuration
• Parallel payroll runs
• System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Cutover planning and execution
• Post-go-live support
Functional Expertise: Provide deep knowledge in:
• Gross-to-net calculations
• Tax reporting and BSI
• Tax Factory integration
• Garnishments and levy management
• Year-end processing and accrual setup
• Wage type configuration, off-cycle payroll, and payroll catalogs
Problem Solving:
• Troubleshoot payroll issues, apply support packs, and develop custom rules/operations as needed.