Job Description

Global Payroll Contractor – SAP S/4HANA Implementation

We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Contractor to support the payroll workstream of our SAP S/4HANA implementation. This role is fully project focused and will coordinate payroll-related updates, integrations, testing cycles, and global vendor alignment across multiple regions. The contractor will work closely with payroll providers, payroll operations, IT, and Finance to ensure all payroll-related changes are accurately implemented and validated. This will also include -payroll-related integrations, testing cycles, and global vendor alignment across multiple regions. The contractor will work closely with payroll providers, payroll operations, HRIT, and Finance to ensure all -payroll-related changes are accurately implemented and validated.

This position requires strong knowledge of global payroll processes, project coordination, integrations, and end-to-end testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• SAP S/4HANA Payroll Project Support
• Support payroll-related activities within the SAP S/4HANA implementation, including coordinating requirements, system updates, data mapping, directing and performing testing, and managing timelines.
• Assist IT and Finance teams in implementing payroll-related updates, integration adjustments, and functional requirements.
• Maintain clear documentation of updates, file specifications, test cases, results, changes, and overall status.
• Global Payroll Provider Coordination
• Coordinate updates and testing cycles with payroll vendors across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas.
• Communicate requirements, timelines, testing expectations, and changes to providers and track their deliverables.
• Ensure payroll provider inputs and outputs meet quality expectations and align with new system requirements.
• Integration & GL Update Management
• Support updates to payroll integrations, including master data and both inbound and outbound interfaces.
• Assist in updating and validating general ledger (GL) mappings and posting files to support the S/4HANA financial structure.
• Work with Finance to ensure accurate accounting outcomes during testing and cutover.
• Master Data & End-to-end Testing
• Confirm that employee master data changes (e.g., cost centers) are accounted for in system updates and testing cycles.
• Coordinate and perform testing activities, including:
• Unit testing, SIT, & UAT
• Validate GL and cost center results across all testing.
• Log defects, track resolutions, and retest, as necessary.
• Cross Functional Coordination
• Partner with Payroll Operations, HR, Accounting, and HRIT teams to coordinate project tasks, address issues, and maintain alignment.
• Support communication of status, changes, timelines, testing outcomes, and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Support other payroll related projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of global payroll processes (Americas, EMEA, APAC) and how system changes impact payroll operations.
• Experience supporting payroll-related- projects or system implementations, including integrations and data validation.
• Solid understanding of payroll-related- integrations and GL structures.
• Hands-on experience coordinating or performing testing for system or integration changes.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills across global teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on or supporting ERP transitions such as SAP S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with HRIS or payroll systems.
• Experience supporting payroll-related transformation initiatives, including process mapping, workflow optimization, and change-management activities.
• Experience coordinating with global payroll vendors.

 

Work Schedule & Location

• Second-shift, India-based hours required- to support APAC, EMEA, and U.S. regions.