SAP SF ECP Payroll Consultant

Syntax is a leader in providing Cloud and Managed Services to businesses across North America, South America, Europe, and the Pacific. Syntax offerings, including their best-in-class Enterprise Cloud for ERP, continue to grow and accelerate. This unique solution safely hosts and manages critical business applications. Syntax partners with global IT leaders such as Oracle, IBM, and others. As a Managed Cloud Provider for Mission-Critical Enterprise Applications, Syntax excels in implementing and managing ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in secure, resilient, private, public, or hybrid cloud environments

Note: Not required Freelancers and part time contractors.

No of positions open 1

1)Shift timings: 3:30pm to 12:30am IST (Pan India)

Location: Remote/(Work from home)

Job Type: Fulltime (Syntax systems)

Job Requirement:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a hands-on application expert in the SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll domain including implementation expertise of Payroll Control Center, Replication, Mashups, BSI.
• Working both individually and as part of a team of Payroll consultants delivering SAP HCM, S4 and EC Payroll solutions and managing the full implementation lifecycle.
• Able to complete/assist in demonstration set ups and create and delivers high quality demonstrations and presentations.
• Prepare / review project deliverables and be accountable for working within project scope.
• Advises Project Leads and Project Managers to implement best practice decisions that successfully impact the overall platform, based on experience and in consultation with experts; appropriately tailored for the client and their culture.
• Lead design workshops with the client and provide guidance in the definition of solution design practices and standards that link back to SAP best practices.
• Supports Project Leads in translating business goals into appropriate solutions, while assessing feasibility and optimization of the solution.
• Provide impact assessment with Quarterly Releases.
• Enrich and develop reusable content/IP/tools (accelerators, enablers).
• Contribute to knowledge base of the Syntax SAP Practice.
• Responsible for supporting functional and technical leads in workshops.
• Designs and supports proof of concepts to demonstrate proposed technical solutions.
• Assists and review the preparation of workshop/training materials.
• Proactively identifies process improvements, including clear and concise solution definitions.
• Gathers and analyzes the clients' business requirements and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Able to develop system configurations to conform to client specifications and best practices.
• Able to troubleshoot and provides resolution of system issues or defects, as assigned.
• Adheres to software implementation standards and best practices.
• Provides post-go-live application support under our Managed Services model.
• Completes continuing education activities to attain and maintain professional certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills And Experience

• 8+ years of SAP experience as an SAP implementation consultant including at least 3 years in the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll module and having 3 to 5 EC Payroll implementations including Payroll Control Center (PCC).
• Certification in Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll is highly desired.
• Other SuccessFactors module certifications would also be desirable but not required (Onboarding, LMS, etc.).
• Deep knowledge and experience of SAP HCM on-premise (ECC), including US and Canadian payroll schema / PCR Schema process. Mexico, Asia, Europe and other countries also beneficial. PA/OM experience an asset.
• End-to-end SF EC Payroll and experience in S/4HANA implementations and upgrades.
• Must have experience with Employee Central and Payroll business processes
• Good understanding of end-to-end project methodologies like SAP Activate
• Experience supporting integrations with third party applications such as BSI, ADP Compliance Services, Workforce Software and other timekeeping systems.
• Working knowledge in configuration of EC including with Time, and Benefits.
• Working knowledge of Foundation Objects, MDF objects, Rules and Workflows.
• Knowledge and experience of processes and configurations in the area of Employee Central Payroll and its integration with other SF modules.
• In depth understanding of HR and Payroll functions and business processes.
• Analytical and solutions oriented; ability to solve complex problems by providing detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems/complex situations.
• Ability to assess and assist clients with existing systems and optimize their solutions using existing knowledge of system functionality and best practice recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time and multiple tickets with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, planning and management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; attentively listens and shares knowledge/expertise.

Education and or Training

• SAP and SuccessFactors certifications highly desired.