Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strada is seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP Payroll Functional Lead Consultant to lead a large-scale, complex U.S. payroll implementation. This strategic role involves overseeing the design of the payroll solution, managing configuration and testing phases, and ensuring compliance with business requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the design of the payroll solution, ensuring it meets strategic, operational, and compliance objectives
• Conduct and facilitate requirement-gathering workshops with business stakeholders to define and document payroll needs
• Collaborate with payroll configurators to ensure configuration aligns with the approved solution and business requirements
• Partner with integration lead to ensure robust and seamless integration between payroll and related systems (e.g., SAP FI, Time Management, Benefits, Compensation, Third-party vendors)
• Oversee all phases of the payroll implementation lifecycle, including:
• Solution build and configuration
• Parallel payroll runs
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Cutover planning and execution
• Post-go-live support
• Provide functional expertise in:
• Gross-to-net calculations
• Tax reporting and BSI Tax Factory integration
• Garnishments and levy management
• Year-end processing and accrual setup
• Troubleshoot payroll issues, apply support packs, and develop custom rules and operations as needed
• Maintain payroll catalogs including wage types, off-cycle payroll, and other key components
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing timely updates, managing risks, and driving resolution strategies
• Ensure project milestones are met with high quality and within timelines

Skills

• Minimum 12+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Payroll (ECP or HCM), with a strong focus on U.S. Payroll
• Proven success in leading and delivering complex payroll implementations, including full lifecycle experience
• Expertise in: Wage type configuration, Off-cycle payroll processing, Garnishment handling, Tax reporter setup, Integration with BSI Tax Factory
• Experience in at least 5+ full lifecycle SAP U.S. Payroll implementations
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and client-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, or a related field
• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors, Payroll Control Center (PCC), and automation/process optimization tools
• 5–7 years of experience executing parallel payroll testing

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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