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. * 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, Auckland, New Zealand Availability: Full time

Location: Auckland Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Date: 28 Oct 2026 Job description ------------------- 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). * Act as a hands‑on SME for New Zealand payroll, ensuring full compliance with: * + PAYE and IRD payday filing + KiwiSaver and superannuation + Leave and entitlement calculations + Terminations, back pay, and off‑cycle payrolls * 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. * 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. * 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: NZD 59100 - 76600 per yearly