SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll - Senior Consultant/ Manager

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll - Senior Consultant/ Manager

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jul 26, 2026

Requisition ID: 1698643

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We are seeking a Senior Consultant / Manager with deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll to join our HR Technology practice. This role is designed for professionals who can lead complex, multi-country payroll implementations, manage senior stakeholders, and ensure delivery excellence. You will be responsible for solution ownership, program leadership, and strategic advisory across industries.

This is not an entry-level or mid-level role. Only candidates with proven senior-level experience in SAP SuccessFactors Payroll will be considered.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

• Act as the primary advisor to HR and Payroll leaders on SAP SuccessFactors Payroll strategy and execution.
• Lead client workshops to define payroll architecture, compliance requirements, and operational models.
• Translate business goals into scalable payroll solutions aligned with global and local regulations.

• Lead full-cycle implementations of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll across multiple geographies.
• Oversee configuration, data migration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Ensure seamless integration with time tracking, finance, and third-party payroll systems.
• Own the end-to-end payroll solution design, including compliance, retro-calculations, off-cycle processing, and reporting.
• Introduce leading practices from the SAP ecosystem and ensure alignment with statutory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll accuracy, automation, and user experience.

• Manage cross-functional teams and offshore delivery models.
• Maintain project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure delivery meets contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Lead and mentor payroll consultants and technical teams.
  Promote accountability, knowledge-sharing, and professional development.

• Partner with change management teams to support payroll transformation and user adoption.
• Lead enablement sessions for payroll operations and HR teams.

• Deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
• Strong understanding of global payroll processes, compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Proven experience leading large-scale payroll implementations.
• Proficiency in payroll configuration, retroactive processing, and integrations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead teams across onshore/offshore models.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in SAP SuccessFactors consulting.
  Minimum 3 full-cycle implementations of Employee Central Payroll.
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll certification.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Experience with SAP Time Management, WorkForce Software, or Kronos.
• Familiarity with SAP HCM Payroll or third-party payroll engines.
• Exposure to multi-country payroll environments and compliance frameworks.

• You deliver with precision and confidence.
• You lead teams that consistently exceed expectations.
• You connect business strategy with technical execution.
• You thrive in complex environments and do not require micromanagement.

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto Manager : $110,000 to $160,000
• Toronto Senior: $62,000 to $93,000
• London/Ottawa/Waterloo Manager : $104,500 to $154,500
• London/Ottawa/Waterloo Senior: $58,500 to $88,500

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