Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. They are seeking experienced SAP Payroll Configuration Consultants to support U.S. Payroll implementations and ongoing support initiatives, responsible for end-to-end payroll configuration and collaboration with integration leads to ensure seamless data flow.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on configuration of SAP Payroll (U.S.), ensuring alignment with approved payroll design documents and business requirements
- Lead and execute configuration tasks including:
- Tax model setup
- Wage type configuration
- General Ledger (GL) posting setup
- Gross-up calculations
- Support the Payroll Lead Consultant and act as a backup for assigned tasks and responsibilities
- Lead small-scale payroll implementations, managing configuration, testing, and deployment
- Optimize key payroll processes including:
- Gross-to-net calculations
- Tax reporting and compliance
- Garnishment setup and management
- Third-party remittances
- Year-end activities
- Accrual setup
- Conduct parallel payroll testing, troubleshooting issues, and resolve integration challenges
- Develop and refine custom operations, rules, and user exits as needed
- Apply support packs and maintain system performance and compliance
- Collaborate with integration leads to ensure seamless integration with SAP FI, Time Management, Benefits, Compensation, and third-party systems
- Work cross-functionally to ensure end-to-end payroll process efficiency
- Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly to project management and stakeholders
- Provide documentation and support for testing, training, and post-go-live activities
Skills
- Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience configuring SAP Payroll (ECP or HCM) with a strong focus on U.S. Payroll
- Proven experience in: Tax model setup and BSI Tax Factory integration
- Proven experience in: Wage type configuration and payroll catalog setup
- Proven experience in: GL posting configuration
- Proven experience in: Gross-up calculations and off-cycle payroll processing
- Proven experience in: Garnishment configuration and management
- Proven experience in: Month-end accrual setup
- Successful delivery of at least 3+ full lifecycle SAP Payroll implementations
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional and remote teams
- Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment
- Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable in navigating complex configurations
- Skilled at building consensus and maintaining alignment across diverse, global teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering high-quality results quickly
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Wellbeing programs
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
- Retirement plans
- Learning opportunities
- Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level
- Continuing education & training
Company Overview
Strada is a payroll and tech company that offers workforce management with cloud solutions and services for multinational organizations. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://stradaglobal.com.