Manager, Payroll Advisory - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Payroll Advisory - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) to join our Advisory Services practice.Responsibilities:Lead SAP HCM/SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Transformation projects involving strategy, implementation, and optimization of the payroll function, inclusive of partnering with other technical solutions (such as HR, Workforce Management, Benefits, Finance)Manage cross functional teams to deliver excellent client service, including stakeholder management, meeting and workshop facilitation, deliverable creation and project and financial managementIdentify opportunities to improve Payroll processes, enhance the Payroll operating model, and implement SAP Payroll best practices, as well as help clients identify Payroll risks and optimization opportunitiesAssist in the practice development and execute process and strategy improvements within our SAP HCM/SuccessFactors US practice with a focus on Payroll and Workforce Management; drive the creation and advancement of thought leadership, internal and external tools and resources and training for Payroll transformation effortsParticipate in business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and assisting with proposal responses and client outreachGlobal Payroll expertise with a focus on SAP ECP, and other Payroll vendors and solutionsApply an AI-first, value driven mindset to identify, evaluate, and responsibly apply AI-enabled solutions that can enhance client outcomes, business performance, and operational effectiveness. Leverage foundational AI concepts while upholding KPMG Trusted AI principles to drive ethical, secure, and compliant adoption across business processes and solutions.Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum five years of recent experience implementing SAP Payroll or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) with Payroll operational expertise and SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll functional usageBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required; Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information technology or related field preferredProficient in configuring SAP Employee Central Payroll for US payroll, garnishments, and US tax processing; experience with integration of Payroll with other SAP modules and business functions ,as well as other Payroll vendors and solutions (Payroll Interface)American Payroll Association Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or SAP SuccessFactors SAP Employee Central Payroll certification(s) highly preferredExperience designing and leading business transformation initiatives based on a deep understanding of business processes, project management methodologies and leading practices in the Payroll, HR and Workforce Management space, as well as experience in building business cases to guide clients in operating model and Payroll vendor and operations solutionsAbility to travel as neededApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. 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