SAP SuccessFactors ECP- Payroll Implementation Consultant

Job Title: SAP SuccessFactors ECP- Payroll Implementation Consultant Company: EY Job Category: SAP HCM Roles & Responsibilities: The role requires a senior practitioner who has personally delivered multiple end‑to‑end payroll implementations , can work independently, and is comfortable being hands‑on across design, configuration, testing, cutover, and go‑live support . This role is based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). Ko Tō Rourou \| Your key responsibilities Hands‑On Payroll Implementation * Deliver end‑to‑end New Zealand payroll implementations, from discovery through go‑live and Hypercare. * Perform hands‑on configuration in SAP SuccessFactors ECP, including wage types, schemas, rules, and payroll processing logic and Payroll Control Centre. * Lead functional payroll design and translate requirements into system configuration and specifications. * Support EC → ECP data replication and payroll processing flows. Testing, Cutover \& Go‑Live * Execute and support payroll testing activities including unit testing, SIT, parallel runs, and UAT. * Lead payroll cutover activities, including data validation and reconciliation. * Provide hands‑on post‑go‑live and hypercare support, resolving payroll issues quickly. Stakeholder \& Delivery Support * Work directly with payroll operations, HR, Finance, and technical teams. * Provide functional guidance to junior consultants while remaining hands‑on. * Support issue resolution, payroll optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work Location: Auckland, New Zealand Availability: Full time

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive. Hei Oranga Iwi \| The opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Payroll Consultant with deep New Zealand payroll expertise and strong hands‑on delivery experience in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) . * Ensure payroll configurations align with NZ legislative and compliance requirements. Ngā Pūkenga \| Skills and attributes for success Experience * Significant hands‑on payroll experience with a strong focus on New Zealand payroll. * 4–5 full end‑to‑end payroll implementations, delivered in a hands‑on capacity. * Minimum 2 SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) implementation projects. * Proven experience working on complex payroll transformation or replacement programmes. Technical \& Functional Skills * Strong hands‑on SAP SuccessFactors ECP configuration experience. * Expert knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation and compliance. * Solid understanding of EC and ECP integration and payroll processing cycles. * Experience with payroll testing, reconciliation, and cutover activities. Desirable (Nice to Have) * Experience across ANZ payroll landscapes. * Payroll optimisation or post‑implementation stabilisation experience. * SAP SuccessFactors or SAP HCM certifications. * Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future\-focused skills and equip you with world\-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment * Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. * A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family\-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender\-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits * Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. Key Skills: SAP HCM, Payroll Salary: Not disclosed