We are seeking a US Payroll Functional Consultant to design, configure, and support end-to-end payroll processes for US operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in US payroll compliance, multi-state taxation, garnishments, benefits/deductions, year-end processing, and hands-on experience with one or more payroll platforms (SAP HCM/ECP/SuccessFactors or Workday).
Requirements
- Lead discovery, fitâgap, and solution design for US payroll processes (hire-to-retire, offâcycle, reversals/voids, retro, bonus/stock processing).
- Own payroll configuration (earnings, deductions, garnishments, tax, benefits, GL posting, pay calendars, pay groups, rules).
- Oversee multiâstate and local taxation, reciprocity, SUI/SUTA setup, and mobility/remote worker scenarios.
- Drive year-end activities (Wâ2/Wâ2c, 1095âC in coordination with benefits/ACA, year-end limits, rates, and reconciliations).
- Ensure adherence to FLSA, FICA, FUTA, SUI/SUTA, state/local tax regulations, wageâandâhour, PTO payout rules, garnishment priorities, and union/CBAs where applicable.
- Implement/maintain SOX controls, segregation of duties, and audit documentation.
- Maintain statutory updates (tax changes, rate tables, BSI/Vertex/Alteryx tax engines if applicable).
- Define and validate interfaces with HRIS, Time & Attendance, Finance/GL, and third parties (benefits, tax filing, garnishment vendors).
- Manage inbound/outbound integrations and reconciliation (e.g., SF EC â SAP ECP via PECI/BIB, IDocs, Workday/Oracle connectors, ADP file formats).
- Ensure data quality, balancing, and payrollâtoâGL reconciliation.
- Provide L2/L3 support, triage defects, root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes.
- Execute UAT, parallel runs, cutover planning, and hypercare for new rollouts or enhancements.
- Create and maintain SOPs, runbooks, configuration workbooks, and training materials.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits
- Professional development