SAP SuccessFactors | HCM Payroll Senior Consultant

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

• Lead end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors|HCM Payroll implementation projects for the Brazilian market, driving all phases from Preparation to Go-live and Post Go-live support.
• Act as a Strategic Solution Champion, promoting the adoption of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) for clients transitioning from legacy systems.
• Support Pre-sales and Cloud Architect activities, providing technical expertise for service and license value propositions.
• Provide expert guidance and quality assurance for clients and ecosystem partners during project implementations.
• Ensure customer success during the "Run" phase of the SAP Activate methodology, acting as a high-level advisor for post-implementation stabilization and continuous improvement.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS:

• Lead payroll requirements gathering and design workshops, translating business needs into leading-practice solutions.
• Drive the ECP adoption roadmap, articulating the value of cloud migration to stakeholders and C-level executives.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in pre-sales cycles, assisting in the creation of Scopes of Work (SoW) and effort estimations.
• Monitor and mentor ecosystem partners, ensuring that implementation projects follow SAP standard quality and compliance.
• Perform "Solution Reviews" and Health Checks in ongoing projects to mitigate risks and ensure architectural integrity.
• Take full responsibility as a Solution Lead, supporting line managers in people development and internal knowledge sharing.
• Stay ahead of Brazilian Legal requirements (eSocial) and SAP product roadmaps to advise clients on future-proofing their solutions.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Functional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Payroll and HR Technology.
• Minimum 4 years of solid consulting experience specifically in SAP SuccessFactors|HCM Payroll IMPLEMENTATION (full-cycle).
• Proven track record of leading at least two "Greenfield" (end-to-end) implementations for Brazil.
• Hands-on expertise in configuring Payroll Schemas, PCRs, Wage Types, and Tax Setup from scratch.
• Knowledge of Brazilian Legal Reports (eSocial, EFD-Reinf) and their technical triggers within SAP.
• Experience in Pre-sales tasks, supporting the sales cycle of SAP licenses and services.
• Experience in Quality Advisory, overseeing third-party implementations.
• Solid understanding of the SAP Activate methodology.

Managerial Experience

• Experience acting as a Team Lead or Solution Lead in more than two complex projects.
• Proven experience as a mentor or coach for colleagues and junior consultants.
• Experience navigating and influencing in a virtual, global, and matrixed organization.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Certification in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll is highly preferred.
• University degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Portuguese: Native.
• English: Fluent (desired for global collaboration and reporting).
• Spanish: Intermediate (a plus for Latin American regional projects).

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

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Requisition ID: 449038 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid