Location Address: Hybrid,
Hybrid / Remote: 2 days in-office (Must be flexible to work onsite daily in the future, based on evolving business needs)
Anchor days: Flexible
Contract Duration: 12 months
Possibility of extension: Likely, based on performance and business needs
Conversion to FTE: Yes, based on performance and business needs
Schedule Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hrs per week
Purpose of the Role:
Client is transitioning from its current SAP ECC On-Premise Payroll solution to SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP). To support this strategic initiative, we are hiring three experienced Payroll Technology contractors:
• 2 roles to support the migration from ECC to ECP
• 1 role to support the ongoing maintenance of ECC during the project lifecycle
Working Environment:
• Collaborate with the Canadian Payroll Technology Team, Global HR, Finance, and external vendors.
• Support payroll integrations and replication processes.
• Work in a hybrid environment with occasional non-standard hours.
Must Have Skills:
• 10+ years’ of overall relevant experience
• 7+ years of experience with SAP Payroll on premise (ECC) and/or ECP in recent years
• Experience with SAP Support Pack testing and year-end payroll processes
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll troubleshooting (calculations, DME, integrations)
• Solid understanding of Canadian payroll tax and CRA compliance
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• In-depth knowledge of replication from Employee Central to SAP Payroll
Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Knowledge of the replication process from Employee Central to SAP Payroll
• Certification in HCM Payroll or Employee Central Payroll is an asset
• Strong knowledge of financial processes
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and practices is preferred
Soft Skills:
• Strong ability to read and interpret payroll schemas
• Excellent communication skills with ability to produce clear documentation
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Degrees or certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• Certified in SAP HCM is a plus
Best vs Average: The SAP Payroll experience is central to this role and key to resume review. Strong experience with SAP Payroll on premise (ECC) and ECP in recent years.
Candidate Review & Selection:
Structure and Format: MS Teams Interview
• 1st round: 60 minute interview with HM and tech SME (behavioral and technical)
• 2nd round: 60 minute interview with HM (behavioral)
