Associate Manager, Enterprise Solutions Specialist - Payroll

PepsiCo; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company in Mississauga seeks an experienced SAP HCM Payroll Specialist. The role involves implementing and supporting payroll for the US and Canada, with responsibilities including issue resolution and ensuring compliance with various payroll-related tasks. Ideal candidates will have extensive SAP HCM experience and a deep understanding of taxation and payroll processes. Join us to make a global impact and develop your career!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of SAP HCM Payroll support/projects.
• Extensive experience with Payroll/Time Schemas and Rules.
• Deep knowledge of US/CA taxation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a SME for SAP HCM Payroll and ensure SLA compliance.
• Independently resolve SAP payroll issues.
• Coordinate with IT and payroll teams to resolve system issues.

Skills

SAP HCM Payroll

US/CA taxation

Payroll/Time Schemas

Issue resolution

Financial posting

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow

Kronos

Job description

Overview

Expect the candidate to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

The main purpose of this role is to implement and support SAP HCM payroll for the US and CA. Support PepsiCo on all HCM payroll-related tasks, including gross-to-net payroll configuration, extensive experience in payroll/time schema modification, financial posting, benefits module, garnishment, CATS, Fiori, etc. Collaborate with various business units and IT global organizations such as change management, release management, security, service management, and incident management. Serve as a Payroll SME and technical/functional expert within change management and incident management processes.

Responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of all application controls related to SAP HCM, as well as for timely testing and reporting on controls.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits tailored to your needs
• A dynamic, inclusive culture encouraging you to bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability goals and positive change
• A supportive team fostering your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Act as a SME for SAP HCM Payroll – Gross to net payroll
• Work directly with vendors and support teams to ensure SLAs are met
• Independently resolve issues related to SAP payroll using IMG and SAP best practices
• Review FD/FMD/TD/Configuration rationale
• Engage with IT leads and business as needed for pursuit efforts
• Work with delivery teams on new projects and applications transitioning to support
• Coordinate with NA IT and NA payroll/finance teams to resolve payroll system issues
• Extensive experience in Payroll/Time Schemas and Rules (read/modify/create)
• Deep knowledge of US/CA taxation
• Understanding of financial posting, including PPMOD
• Experience configuring US/CA tax, finance posting, 3PR, benefits, garnishment, off-cycle payroll, year-end processing, wage types, union rules, CATS, Kronos, time recording/evaluation, support packs, BSI, and tax processing
• Experience with BSI TUBS, FD/FMD modifications, solution manager, Charm, ServiceNow, and similar tools
• Experience with US tax reporter (W2) and Canadian tax reporting (T4/RL1/T4A)
• Knowledge of RRSP and DSP plans
• Experience in CATS and time transfer activities
• Basic knowledge of Employee Central, Kronos, and HR authorization processes

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of SAP HCM Payroll support/projects
• Extensive experience in Payroll/Time Schemas and Rules (read/modify/create)
• Experience in payroll functions and operations
• Experience with financial postings, user exits, ALE/IDOC
• Knowledge of US and Canadian taxation, including BSI
• Experience with garnishment, benefits, time management, and CATS

Why work at PepsiCo

At PepsiCo, you’re part of a global team of innovators making, moving, and selling products enjoyed by over 1 billion people daily. We foster a welcoming culture where everyone can be themselves. Here, you can influence the world around you and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals and make a global impact. Join us. Dare for Better.