[Remote] SAP Payroll Configuration Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. They are seeking experienced SAP Payroll Configuration Consultants to support U.S. Payroll implementations and ongoing support initiatives, responsible for end-to-end payroll configuration and collaboration with integration leads to ensure seamless data flow.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on configuration of SAP Payroll (U.S.), ensuring alignment with approved payroll design documents and business requirements
• Lead and execute configuration tasks including:
• Tax model setup
• Wage type configuration
• General Ledger (GL) posting setup
• Gross-up calculations
• Support the Payroll Lead Consultant and act as a backup for assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Lead small-scale payroll implementations, managing configuration, testing, and deployment
• Optimize key payroll processes including:
• Gross-to-net calculations
• Tax reporting and compliance
• Garnishment setup and management
• Third-party remittances
• Year-end activities
• Accrual setup
• Conduct parallel payroll testing, troubleshooting issues, and resolve integration challenges
• Develop and refine custom operations, rules, and user exits as needed
• Apply support packs and maintain system performance and compliance
• Collaborate with integration leads to ensure seamless integration with SAP FI, Time Management, Benefits, Compensation, and third-party systems
• Work cross-functionally to ensure end-to-end payroll process efficiency
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly to project management and stakeholders
• Provide documentation and support for testing, training, and post-go-live activities

Skills

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience configuring SAP Payroll (ECP or HCM) with a strong focus on U.S. Payroll
• Proven experience in: Tax model setup and BSI Tax Factory integration
• Proven experience in: Wage type configuration and payroll catalog setup
• Proven experience in: GL posting configuration
• Proven experience in: Gross-up calculations and off-cycle payroll processing
• Proven experience in: Garnishment configuration and management
• Proven experience in: Month-end accrual setup
• Successful delivery of at least 3+ full lifecycle SAP Payroll implementations
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional and remote teams
• Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable in navigating complex configurations
• Skilled at building consensus and maintaining alignment across diverse, global teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering high-quality results quickly

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Wellbeing programs
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• Retirement plans
• Learning opportunities
• Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level
• Continuing education & training

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