SAP SuccessFactors Payroll Package Specialist

Overview

IBM’s Corporate Headquarters and other business functions bring together teams across areas like HR, finance, legal, marketing, and operations to support the company’s global work. This environment focuses on solving complex problems, enabling client success, and fostering collaboration across IBM’s worldwide workforce. The role offers the chance to apply specialist knowledge in a setting that values learning, inclusion, and professional growth.

Role Summary

The Package Specialist for Payroll ECP is accountable for configuring, fixing, and improving SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll solutions. The position requires hands-on expertise in payroll setup, schema and rule handling, integrations, and replication workflows to help keep payroll systems reliable and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and support SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll components, including schemas, rules, and wage types.
• Deliver both technical and functional support for payroll processing, configuration, and system integrations.
• Analyze and resolve EC-to-ECP replication issues and related payroll data transfer problems.
• Review system logs, errors, and configuration details to find and address root causes.
• Support payroll cycles such as simulations, regular payroll runs, off-cycle processing, and finance posting.
• Create and update configuration records and technical design documentation.
• Assist with HRSP upgrades, support pack activities, and implementation of SAP payroll notes.
• Work with integration teams on interfaces between payroll and HR, benefits, and finance platforms.
• Contribute to testing activities including system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and regression testing.
• Act as a subject matter expert during payroll implementations, upgrades, and country-specific rollouts.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in SAP Payroll or SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
• Mandatory ECP SF certification.
• Strong command of payroll schemas, rules, wage types, and payroll configuration.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot payroll processing failures and replication issues.
• Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Experience with payroll integrations and interface support.
• Exposure to testing cycles such as SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
• Familiarity with HRSP upgrades and SAP note implementation is preferred.
• Background in supporting global payroll environments is an advantage.

Education

A master’s degree is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HRIS, or a related discipline is also expected for this role.

Additional Information

This position sits within IBM’s corporate functions environment, where cross-functional teamwork, innovation, and career development are emphasized. The role is centered on payroll technology and operational support rather than people management. No information was provided regarding compensation, benefits, vacancies, start date, or application deadline.