SAP SuccessFactors Payroll Consultant

IBM Computing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in SAP Payroll. You will lead the implementation of SAP Payroll solutions for top clients, engaging in planning, testing, and post-implementation support. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with SAP HR Payroll/SuccessFactors Payroll and excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join a diverse team that values your unique experiences and encourages innovation.

Qualifications

• Certified in SAP HR Payroll / SuccessFactors Payroll with over 5 years of project experience.
• Strong knowledge in SAP Payroll configuration and processes.
• Experience in client-facing lead roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients in implementing SAP Payroll solutions.
• Assist in implementation planning, testing, and support.
• Mentor and counsel junior team members.

Skills

SAP HR Payroll

SuccessFactors Payroll

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As a SuccessFactors EC Payroll / SAP Payroll Senior Consultant , you will work with our clients and lead them in the implementation of their SAP Payroll module. This will include activates such as: assist clients in the selection, implementation planning, fit analysis, testing, rollout and post-implementation support of SF and SAP on premise as well as cloud solutions . You will be responsible for shaping the future HR and Payroll processes of our top national and international clients. You will also be involved in improving operational metrics, business case development performance measurement. You will provide functional knowledge and manage client relationships within context of individual role. You will act as a mentor and counsel junior team members.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Certified in SAP HR Payroll / SuccessFactors Payroll - 5+ yrs of project experience in end-to-end SAP payroll implementations
• Strong knowledge of SAP Payroll configuration and processes (SAP HCM or SuccessFactors ECP). Hands‑on expertise in testing, documentation, and payroll result analysis. Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in client facing lead roles
• Adept in Payroll project activity planning
• Experience in SuccessFactors Employee Central and Time management experience will be nice to have

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Strong knowledge of SAP Payroll configuration and processes (SAP HCM or SuccessFactors ECP).
• Experience on end-to-end client facing SAP payroll implementations on more than one project

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.