SAP Payroll Consultant – ECC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Downtown, Toronto

Duration: 12 months

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a SAP Payroll Consultant – ECC to provide production support: analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll system issues. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Independently resolve complex payroll issues using deep SAP Payroll expertise.
  • Translate business needs into technical solutions, including requirements gathering, workflow reengineering, and functional design.
  • Manage small projects or lead workstreams within larger initiatives.
  • Participate in full-cycle implementation activities: technical specifications, test strategy and execution, data conversion and cutover planning, post-go-live support.
  • Collaborate with QA teams to ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements.
  • Escalate issues appropriately and keep stakeholders informed.
  • Foster a high-performance, inclusive team environment.

Must-Have Skills:

  • 10+ years’ experience with SAP Payroll on premise (ECC) and/or ECP in recent years
  • 10+ years experience in BA/project management capacity
  • 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 Required:

  • 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

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
  • Certified in SAP HCM is a plus

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.