SAP Workforce- Project Associate Manager (HCM)

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Associate Manager to support a major SAP transformation program. This role will focus on managing and supporting payroll processes in SAP Employee Central Payroll, ensuring accurate payroll execution, compliance with local regulations, and seamless integration with core HR and financial modules. The ideal candidate will work closely with HCM leads, business stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver high-quality payroll solutions while driving operational efficiency and supporting team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Configuration & Support:

  • Configure, implement, and support SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) modules and processes.
  • Ensure payroll solutions align with statutory and organizational policies and meet business requirements.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, HCM leads, and functional teams to gather payroll requirements and validate payroll scenarios and calculations.
  • Act as a key liaison between business users and technical teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.

• Data Management & Validation:

  • Support data migration, validation, and reconciliation activities to ensure accurate payroll processing.
  • Maintain payroll data accuracy and ensure compliance with data governance standards.

• Testing & Quality Assurance:

  • Lead and support testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Validate payroll processes to ensure accuracy, performance, and compliance.

• Documentation & Compliance:

  • Maintain payroll documentation, including configuration guides, process workflows, and reporting templates.
  • Ensure compliance with SAP standards, governance policies, and local regulatory requirements.

• Issue Resolution & Process Improvement:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues in coordination with HCM and technical teams.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.

• Integration Management:

  • Ensure accurate and seamless integration of payroll with Employee Central, time management, and financial modules.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to optimize integration points and data flow.

• Leadership & Team Support:

  • Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Contribute to the development of team capabilities and knowledge sharing.

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in SAP HCM/Employee Central Payroll (ECP) implementation and support.
  • Proven experience in managing payroll processes and supporting SAP ECP projects in transformation programs.
  • Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements and local regulatory standards.

• Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) configuration and integration with core HR, time management, and financial modules.
  • Proficiency in payroll data migration, validation, and reconciliation processes.
  • Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors and other SAP HCM modules.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and process improvement.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
  • Leadership skills to guide and mentor junior team members.

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) certification.
  • SAP SuccessFactors certification.