Application Support - SF Payroll US

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We are looking for a skilled SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) – US Payroll Specialist with proven hands-on experience configuring and supporting US payroll within SAP. The role requires deep expertise in US payroll legislation, AMS delivery, and the ability to operate confidently across technical configuration, statutory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Configure, support, and optimise US payroll schemas, rules, wage types, infotypes, and time evaluation components Provide end-to-end support for payroll runs, corrections, retro adjustments, and post-payroll activities Deliver Level 2 / Level 3 AMS support across incidents, service requests, problem management, and minor enhancements in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs Perform root cause analysis for payroll issues, recommending and implementing permanent fixes to reduce repeat incidents Design, implement, and support payroll interfaces with third-party vendors, finance systems, banks, and benefits providers Monitor and proactively manage interface failures, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder communication Ensure payroll configuration remains fully compliant with US statutory and regulatory requirements, including timely implementation of SAP Notes and legal changes Assess legislative changes and advise on impact, risks, and required system changes Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for system configuration, payroll processes, and integration design Support internal and external audits, applying segregation of duties, change controls, and approval workflows Work closely with HR, Finance, IM, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues and align on payroll-related changes Skills Required SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) configuration and support US country-specific payroll (SAP PY-US), including statutory, tax, and social insurance requirements Payroll schema and rules development, wage type configuration, and infotype management AMS incident, service request, problem, and change management Root cause analysis and permanent fix implementation Payroll interface and integration design with third-party systems US payroll legislation and ongoing statutory compliance Documentation, audit readiness, and governance controls Stakeholder engagement across HR, Finance, and external vendors Job Qualifications SAP Employee Central Payroll certification or equivalent demonstrable experience with SAP ECP Proven AMS experience supporting Payroll in a Run & Maintain environment Experience with global payroll template rollouts with local US localisation advantageous Exposure to SuccessFactors Employee Central integration with ECP advantageous Experience supporting payroll in large, regulated enterprise environments (e.g. energy, chemicals, industrial) advantageous #LI-EU Why join us? We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior