Sr. Principal Systems Analyst - SAP Payroll

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking an experienced SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Functional/Technical Expert to support and advance U.S. payroll capabilities within an SAP S/4HANA environment.

You will serve as the primary technical bridge between IT, HR, and Payroll Operations to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing for the U.S. workforce and drive continuous improvement across the payroll landscape.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with extensive experience in IT/HR/payroll environments.
• Hands-on experience with SAP U.S. Payroll (EC/ECP) is required.
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations and tax concepts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as U.S. Payroll SME for SAP EC Payroll (ECP).
• Configure/maintain payroll schemas, wage types, tax models, and payroll drivers.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations including year-end processing (W-2).
• Collaborate with Payroll Operations to support transports, runs, previews, corrections, and reconciliation.
• Own EC to EC Payroll data replication and interfaces to vendors.
• Troubleshoot replication issues using monitoring tools.
• Lead testing cycles (Unit/UAT/Parallel) and document programs/interfaces.
• Create functional documentation and workbooks for programs and customizations.

Skills

SAP Payroll (ECP)

U.S. Payroll Regulations

HCM Payroll

Data Replication

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / MIS / related field

Associate degree in CS / related field

Master's degree in CS / MIS / related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

SAP SuccessFactors EC

Job description

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we're looking for an experienced SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Functional/Technical Expert to play a critical role in supporting and advancing our U.S. payroll capabilities within an SAP S/4HANA environment.

In this highly visible position, you will serve as the primary technical bridge between IT, HR, and Payroll Operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processing for our U.S. workforce. You will leverage your expertise in SAP payroll configuration, payroll processing, integrations, data replication, and troubleshooting to resolve complex issues and drive continuous improvement across our payroll landscape.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and a strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. You will be responsible for analyzing and resolving payroll calculation and system issues, supporting enhancements, and ensuring seamless data flow between Employee Central and Payroll.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

Description

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we're looking for an experienced SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Functional/Technical Expert to play a critical role in supporting and advancing our U.S. payroll capabilities within an SAP S/4HANA environment.

In this highly visible position, you will serve as the primary technical bridge between IT, HR, and Payroll Operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processing for our U.S. workforce. You will leverage your expertise in SAP payroll configuration, payroll processing, integrations, data replication, and troubleshooting to resolve complex issues and drive continuous improvement across our payroll landscape.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and a strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. You will be responsible for analyzing and resolving payroll calculation and system issues, supporting enhancements, and ensuring seamless data flow between Employee Central and Payroll.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $222,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a U.S. Payroll Subject Matter Expert for SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
• Configure and maintain payroll schemas, wage types, tax models (BSI SaaS integration) and payroll drivers to meet business and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including FLSA, taxation, and year-end processing (W-2, tax reconciliation)
• Partner with Payroll Operations to support regular technical transports, payroll runs, previews, corrections, post-payroll reconciliation, third party remittance, FI Posting via IDocs
• Own and support Employee Central to Employee Central Payroll data replication and creation of interfaces from ECP to several vendors
• Troubleshoot replication issues using monitoring tools (e.g., replication logs, error messages, consistency checks)
• Collaborate with EC functional teams to resolve upstream data issues impacting payroll accuracy
• Lead testing cycles (Unit/UAT/Parallel) with defect resolution
• Creating functional documentation/workbooks for programs,interfaces and customizations

Requirements

• Associate degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field with a minimum of 11 years experience; or Bachelor degree in Computer Science, or MIS, or related field with minimum 9 years of experience; or a Master degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field with minimum 7 years of experience; or relevant Business or IT experience of minimum of 11 years
• Hands-on experience with SAP U.S. Payroll (Employee Central Payroll EDP and or SAP Human Capital Management HCM payroll) is required
• Experience with U.S. 401k and Retirement Saving Plan design and configuration
• Strong understanding of SAP Payroll schemas, Payroll Control Center (PCC), wage types, tax models, BADI implementation, U.S. payroll taxation and compliance, End-to-end payroll processing in SAP
• Proven experience supporting payroll in a SuccessFactors EC + ECP
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex payroll and replication issues
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with technical tools that support agile methodologies such as JIRA, Confluence and ServiceNow

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com