SAP ECP Payroll Specialist

Next Generation Inc•Atlanta, GA

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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