HCM/EC Payroll Architect

Clark Construction Group, LLC • McLean, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HCM / EC Payroll Architect will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of the SAP HCM and SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll module. You will provide Tier 2/Tier 3 technical assistance to HR and Payroll teams, manage system updates, and ensure that all legal and tax updates (Support Packages/CLCs) are correctly applied. This is an onsite role in our McLean, VA office. Key Responsibilities System Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues within SAP / ECP, including payroll schemas, PCRs (Payroll Calculation Rules), wage types, Master data, etc. Integration Management: Monitor and maintain the Point-to-Point (P2P) integration between SAP and Employee Central to ensure data consistency. Compliance & Updates: Coordinate the implementation of SAP Succession Packs and Legal Change Packages (LCPs) to ensure the system remains compliant with regional tax laws. Production Support: Support end-users during critical payroll windows (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly) to resolve "blocked" payroll runs or master data replication errors. Configuration: Perform configuration changes in the SAP and ECP related to payroll processing, benefits integration, and third-party remittances.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in SAP HCM and SuccessFactors EC Payroll support.
• Demonstrating in-depth abilities configuring and implementing SAP SuccessFactors/HCM solutions.
• Providing in-depth abilities in Time Management and Payroll processes and strong technical knowledge.
• Integrating between a cloud HR solution (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) and SAP On-prem Time and Payroll systems, as well as ECP; Solution architecting time and payroll integration design, developing strategy and plan for time and payroll parallel testing.
• Demonstrating successful full Life-cycle implementations of SAP SuccessFactors and/or SAP HCM Time and Payroll solutions, from planning to configuration through go-live;
• Demonstrating proven record of success as both an individual contributor and team lead, leading teams and driving their work to establish project timelines are met.
• Demonstrating a proven record of managing work streams, including monitoring and escalating when necessary
• Demonstrating an in-depth level of ability with business analysis, requirements gathering, problem analysis, and resolution skills;
• Demonstrating an in-depth level of ability to advise on configuration, documentation, and business solutions.
• Proficiency in Schemas and PCRs to handle complex calculations.
• Clear understanding of security roles and confidentiality involving personal data and Payroll information.
• Demonstrating an in-depth level of knowledge on table relationships and reporting capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR, or a related field.
• Certifications: SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (preferred).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, the ability to explain technical payroll terminology to non-technical HR users, and extreme attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• System Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues within SAP / ECP, including payroll schemas, PCRs (Payroll Calculation Rules), wage types, Master data, etc.
• Integration Management: Monitor and maintain the Point-to-Point (P2P) integration between SAP and Employee Central to ensure data consistency.
• Compliance & Updates: Coordinate the implementation of SAP Succession Packs and Legal Change Packages (LCPs) to ensure the system remains compliant with regional tax laws.
• Production Support: Support end-users during critical payroll windows (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly) to resolve "blocked" payroll runs or master data replication errors.
• Configuration: Perform configuration changes in the SAP and ECP related to payroll processing, benefits integration, and third-party remittances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level