SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Lead

Position: SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Lead
Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (April/May 2026)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Language(s): English

Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale. 
 
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting-edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.
 
Role – We are seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Lead to drive the design, implementation, and support of payroll solutions within a large-scale HR transformation programme. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you will act as the subject matter expert for payroll, ensuring compliant, efficient, and fully integrated solutions across SAP and third-party systems.


Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Solution Leadership
  • Lead end-to-end implementation and support of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
  • Act as the SME for payroll processes and system capabilities
  • Drive payroll design aligned with business, statutory, and compliance requirements
• Configuration & Implementation
  • Configure core payroll components, including:
    • Payroll schemas, rules, and wage types
    • Time valuation and payroll control records
    • Off-cycle payrolls, retroactivity, and corrections
  • Support data migration from legacy payroll systems
  • Oversee payroll testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT, parallel runs)
• Integration & Data Flow
  • Lead integrations between:
    • Employee Central (EC) and ECP
    • SAP S/4HANA or ECC
    • Time, Benefits, Finance, and third-party payroll systems
  • Ensure accurate data replication using middleware / SAP Integration Suite
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure payroll compliance with local statutory, tax, and labour regulations
  • Manage audits, controls, and payroll reconciliation processes
  • Support year-end payroll processing and statutory reporting
• Stakeholder & Delivery Leadership
  • Act as the primary contact for HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors
  • Lead workshops, design sessions, and knowledge transfer
  • Mentor consultants and oversee deliverables
  • Support planning, estimation, and risk management

Key Skills:

• 8+ years’ experience in SAP HCM Payroll / SuccessFactors ECP
• Minimum 2 full lifecycle implementations
• Strong hands-on configuration experience in:
  • Payroll schemas, wage types, and tax models
  • Payroll Control Center (PCC)
  • Garnishments, deductions, and payroll processing
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end payroll solutions
• Experience with:
  • Payroll data migration and reconciliation
  • UAT and parallel payroll testing
  • Regulatory updates and compliance
• Strong understanding of integration with EC, Finance, and external providers
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills

If you are interested or would like to know more, please email jonathan.la@focusonsap.org with your CV and availability to speak.


Applicants must be a UK resident and holds a valid right to work status.