SAP SuccessFactors Payroll Implementation Consultant

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Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Payroll Consultant with deep New Zealand payroll expertise and strong hands‑on delivery experience in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP).

The role requires a senior practitioner who has personally delivered multiple end‑to‑end payroll implementations, can work independently, and is comfortable being hands‑on across design, configuration, testing, cutover, and go‑live support.

This role is based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

Hands‑On Payroll Implementation

• Deliver end‑to‑end New Zealand payroll implementations, from discovery through go‑live and Hypercare.
• Perform hands‑on configuration in SAP SuccessFactors ECP, including wage types, schemas, rules, and payroll processing logic and Payroll Control Centre.
• Lead functional payroll design and translate requirements into system configuration and specifications.
• Support EC → ECP data replication and payroll processing flows.

NZ Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Act as a hands‑on SME for New Zealand payroll, ensuring full compliance with:
• PAYE and IRD payday filing
• KiwiSaver and superannuation
• Leave and entitlement calculations
• Terminations, back pay, and off‑cycle payrolls

• Ensure payroll configurations align with NZ legislative and compliance requirements.

Testing, Cutover & Go‑Live

• Execute and support payroll testing activities including unit testing, SIT, parallel runs, and UAT.
• Lead payroll cutover activities, including data validation and reconciliation.
• Provide hands‑on post‑go‑live and hypercare support, resolving payroll issues quickly.

Stakeholder & Delivery Support

• Work directly with payroll operations, HR, Finance, and technical teams.
• Provide functional guidance to junior consultants while remaining hands‑on.
• Support issue resolution, payroll optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success Experience

• Significant hands‑on payroll experience with a strong focus on New Zealand payroll.
• 4–5 full end‑to‑end payroll implementations, delivered in a hands‑on capacity.
• Minimum 2 SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) implementation projects.
• Proven experience working on complex payroll transformation or replacement programmes.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong hands‑on SAP SuccessFactors ECP configuration experience.
• Expert knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation and compliance.
• Solid understanding of EC and ECP integration and payroll processing cycles.
• Experience with payroll testing, reconciliation, and cutover activities.

Consulting Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of payroll delivery.
• Clear communication skills with both business and technical stakeholders.

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Experience across ANZ payroll landscapes.
• Payroll optimisation or post‑implementation stabilisation experience.
• SAP SuccessFactors or SAP HCM certifications.

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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