Senior SAP HCM Consultant

ZALARIS Deutschland AG; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

A global Tech HR solutions provider is seeking a US Payroll Functional Consultant in Coimbatore. The role involves designing and supporting payroll processes for US operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing payroll configurations. Ideal candidates will have 10–15 years of experience in US payroll, particularly with multi-state taxation and garnishments. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture are offered as part of the role, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in this field.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of hands-on experience as a US Payroll Functional Consultant.
• Deep expertise in multi-state payroll, garnishments, and year-end processes.
• Experience with SAP HCM ECP/SF EC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and solution design for US payroll processes.
• Own payroll configuration including earnings, deductions, and tax.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, FICA, FUTA, and state tax regulations.

Skills

US payroll compliance

multi-state payroll

garnishments

year-end processing

SAP HCM ECP/SF EC

good communication

Tools

SAP HCM/ECP/SuccessFactors

Job description

Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.

We’re big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.

We foster open communication and short decision‑making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.

Zalaris’ culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos: everyone matters, aiming high and team spirit. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris’ employees come from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, and we are proud of it.

Role Summary

Seeking a US Payroll Functional Consultant to design, configure, and support end‑to‑end payroll processes for US operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in US payroll compliance, multi‑state taxation, garnishments, benefits/deductions, year‑end processing, and hands‑on experience with one or more payroll platforms (SAP HCM/ECP/SuccessFactors or Workday). The role partners closely with HR, Finance, Time/Absence, and IT to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution with strong controls and audit readiness.

Your Responsibilities

Process Leadership

• Lead discovery, fit‑gap, and solution design for US payroll processes (hire‑to‑retire, off‑cycle, reversals/voids, retro, bonus/stock processing).
• Own payroll configuration (earnings, deductions, garnishments, tax, benefits, GL posting, pay calendars, pay groups, rules).
• Oversee multi‑state and local taxation, reciprocity, SUI/SUTA setup, and mobility/remote worker scenarios.
• Drive year‑end activities (W‑2/W‑2c, 1095‑C in coordination with benefits/ACA, year‑end limits, rates, and reconciliations).

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to FLSA, FICA, FUTA, SUI/SUTA, state/local tax regulations, wage‑and‑hour, PTO payout rules, garnishment priorities, and union/CBAs where applicable.
• Implement/maintain SOX controls, segregation of duties, and audit documentation.
• Maintain statutory updates (tax changes, rate tables, BSI/Vertex/Alteryx tax engines if applicable).

Integrations & Data

• Define and validate interfaces with HRIS, Time & Attendance, Finance/GL, and third parties (benefits, tax filing, garnishment vendors).
• Manage inbound/outbound integrations and reconciliation (e.g., SF EC ↔ SAP ECP via PECI/BIB, IDocs, Workday/Oracle connectors, ADP file formats).

Operations & Support

• Provide L2/L3 support, triage defects, root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes.
• Execute UAT, parallel runs, cutover planning, and hypercare for new rollouts or enhancements.
• Create and maintain SOPs, runbooks, configuration workbooks, and training materials.

Requirement and Skills

• Handson experience as a US Payroll Functional Consultant (10–15 years) with deep multi‑state payroll, garnishments, and year‑end expertise.
• Experience with SAP HCM ECP/SF EC (PECI/BIB) preferred.
• Should have hands on experience in US Payroll.
• Good in Communication.
• Willingto work from Coimbatore location

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead complex US payroll landscapes (multi‑entity, multi‑state).
• Exposure to modernization (e.g., SAP ECP migrations, automation, analytics).
• Collaborative culture with strong focus on quality, compliance, and employee experience.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development.

Ready to become part of our team? Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant, collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris