SAP ECP Payroll Specialist

Job Title

SAP ECP Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

Next Generation, Inc., an HR-Path company, is seeking a Payroll specialist with experience in SAP ECP to join our team either fully remotely, or hybrid in the Atlanta area. HR-Path is a global leader in HR consulting, technology implementation, and managed services. Our Managed Payroll Services (MPS) team provides ongoing payroll operations and support for multiple clients utilizing SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP). We help organizations process payroll accurately, maintain compliance, and continuously improve their payroll operations.

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for processing payrolls for multiple clients utilizing SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and Payroll Control Center (PCC). The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll processing experience within SAP ECP environments, strong attention to detail, excellent client service skills, and the ability to manage multiple payroll cycles simultaneously.

Job Responsibilities

Process payroll for multiple clients using SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)

Execute payroll cycles including regular, off-cycle, bonus, and adjustment payrolls

Utilize Payroll Control Center (PCC) to monitor payroll execution, analyze exceptions, and resolve payroll issues

Validate payroll results and perform payroll reconciliation activities

Review and resolve payroll exceptions, errors, retroactive calculations, and employee inquiries

Process employee data changes including hires, terminations, compensation updates, garnishments, tax changes, and direct deposit modifications

Coordinate payroll calendars and ensure timely payroll delivery for assigned clients

Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and payroll audits

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Work closely with HR Path payroll consultants, payroll managers, and client stakeholders

Document payroll processes and support continuous improvement initiatives

Assist with testing and validation of payroll configuration changes and system updates

Job Qualifications

3+ years of payroll processing experience

2+ years of hands-on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) experience

Experience using SAP Payroll Control Center (PCC)

Experience processing payroll for medium to large employee populations

Strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations, payroll taxes, garnishments, and employee deductions

Ability to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and perform root cause analysis

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and payroll schedules simultaneously

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting payroll operations in a managed services, outsourcing, or consulting environment

Experience with SAP Employee Central (EC)

Multi-state payroll processing experience

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification

Experience supporting payroll implementations, upgrades, or payroll transformation projects

Knowledge of payroll interfaces, data imports, and payroll reporting tools

Job Benefits

Paid time off

Bonus structure

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)

Paid holidays

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