SAP Payroll Consultant (12 month contract)

SAP SE; Newtown Square (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 69,800 - 152,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading global software company is seeking a Payroll Consultant for a 12-month contract in Newtown Square, PA. The role involves supporting payroll processes, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and maintaining accurate payroll documentation. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in payroll processing, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in U.S. payroll systems. The position offers a hybrid work model, contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in U.S. payroll processing or related field.
• Basic understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing multi-state U.S. payroll for accuracy and timeliness.
• Support review of payroll data to identify discrepancies.
• Assist with compliance to federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Respond to routine payroll inquiries from employees.

Skills

U.S. payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP IPP

Job description

SAP Payroll Consultant (12 month contract)

Location: Newtown Square, PA / Hybrid

Duration: 12 month contract

Role description: This position supports the execution of North America Payroll processes and transactions in accordance with documented procedures within the P&C Global Service Delivery Organization. The role assists payroll operations by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing multi‑state U.S. payroll to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Support the review of payroll data and help identify discrepancies
• Assist in ensuring accurate flow of payroll postings to the general ledger
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Monitor and escalates payroll issues or discrepancies as appropriate
• Assist with wage reporting, tax filings, and year‑end activities including W‑2 preparation
• Respond to routine payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders
• Support investigation and resolution of payroll discrepancies with guidance from senior team members
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and enhancements
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support smooth payroll operations
• Support testing activities by executing predefined test cases and documenting results
• Effectively manage assigned tasks and meet established deadlines

Work Experience

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in U.S. payroll processing or related field
• Basic understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with SAP IPP or similar payroll systems preferred

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to support employees and internal stakeholders
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture. The targeted annual combined range for this position is 69,800 – 152,300 USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.