Senior Functional Consultant, SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll

Bart & Associates, Inc.

Senior Functional Consultant for SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll supporting federal government clients with payroll configuration and compliance solutions. Leading configuration, testing, and payroll processing while collaborating with HR and Finance teams.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the configuration, testing, and sustainment of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll including payroll schemas, calculation rules, wage types, pay scales, and off-cycle processing
Analyze and translate federal payroll policy requirements – including pay regulations, leave accruals, tax withholding, and garnishments – into functional design specifications and system configuration
Manage end-to-end payroll processing cycles including pre-payroll validation, parallel runs, posting to Finance (FI), and post-payroll auditing
Configure and maintain payroll integration touchpoints between EC Payroll and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Benefits, and Time Management modules
Support tax configuration and compliance activities including BSI TaxFactory updates, W-2 processing, and year-end payroll closing procedures
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and technical teams to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, retroactive processing issues, and off-cycle adjustments
Conduct configuration workshops, requirements-gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) with federal client payroll and HR personnel
Develop and maintain functional design documents, payroll configuration workbooks, test scripts, and end-user training materials
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on SAP EC Payroll best practices, advising on system enhancements and release update impacts
Ensure payroll operations remain compliant with federal pay regulations, data privacy requirements, and security protocols applicable to the classified operating environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in SAP Payroll configuration and implementation, including experience with SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll or SAP HCM Payroll (PY)
Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting federal government clients or operating within regulated or classified environments
Demonstrated proficiency in SAP EC Payroll configuration including payroll schemas, calculation rules, wage type configuration, tax processing, and year-end procedures
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Human Resources Information Systems, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Deep functional knowledge of SAP EC Payroll including payroll schemas, personnel calculation rules (PCRs), wage type configuration, pay scale structures, and off-cycle processing
Hands-on experience with U.S. payroll tax configuration including BSI TaxFactory integration, tax authorities, tax model setup, and W-2/year-end processing
Strong understanding of payroll integration with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Benefits, Time Management, and Finance (FI/CO posting)
Experience managing full payroll processing cycles including gross-to-net calculation, posting runs, payroll reconciliation, and retroactive processing
Ability to analyze and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, off-cycle adjustments, and statutory compliance issues
Proficiency in developing functional specifications, payroll configuration workbooks, test scripts, and parallel run documentation
Familiarity with federal pay regulations including FLSA, OPM pay tables, leave regulations, and agency-specific payroll policy requirements
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex payroll processing concepts for HR, Finance, and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working within federal or highly regulated IT environments with adherence to strict security and compliance protocols.

Benefits

Comp & perks

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more.
A formal mentorship program.
Job shadowing and cross training opportunities.
Brand Ambassador program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more.
Monthly teambuilding events.
B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more.
Charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payrollpayroll schemascalculation ruleswage type configurationtax processingyear-end proceduresU.S. payroll tax configurationBSI TaxFactory integrationpayroll reconciliationfunctional specifications

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsability to analyze and resolve complex payroll discrepanciescollaboration with HR and Financetroubleshooting payroll discrepanciesconducting configuration workshopsrequirements-gatheringuser acceptance testing (UAT)advising on system enhancementsdeveloping training materialstranslating complex concepts

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s degree in Human Resources Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Business Administration