SAP SuccessFactors ECP Associate Manager
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovative-led company with approximately 784,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Overview
In this position, you will oversee the delivery of payroll solutions, ensuring they align with business needs and drive end-to-end optimization of payroll operations. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, guide and develop team members, and play a key role in decisions affecting both project-level and wider organizational outcomes. The role demands deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors ECP Payroll, strong capabilities in process design and implementation, and proven leadership and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage SAP SuccessFactors ECP Payroll implementations to ensure business requirements are met.
Analyze existing payroll processes to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Design or enhance organizational structures to improve payroll effectiveness and efficiency.
Establish and implement payroll best practices to support compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Ensure payroll solutions are aligned with business goals and integrated smoothly with existing systems.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to capture requirements and drive alignment.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support sound decision-making and issue resolution.
Develop and deliver clear project status updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and engagement.
Coach and mentor team members to strengthen payroll, implementation, and process expertise.
Address complex challenges impacting multiple teams and business areas with effective solutions.
Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Track and monitor project outcomes to ensure on-time and successful delivery.
Manage resources efficiently to achieve project objectives and key milestones.
Job Qualifications
At least 7 years of hands-on experience in SAP SuccessFactors ECP Payroll implementation and configuration.
Advanced expertise in SAP ECP Payroll, including configuration and customization.
Strong understanding of business process design and implementation frameworks.
Knowledge of payroll compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead workshops, manage teams, and drive effective decision-making.
Certifications: SAP SuccessFactors ECP Payroll certification is highly desirable.
Why join us?
We offer a transparent, fast paced career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live
Next Steps
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About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Skills Required
- At least 7 years of hands-on experience in SAP HCM Payroll implementation and configuration
- Advanced expertise in SAP HCM Payroll, including configuration and customization
- Strong understanding of business process design and implementation frameworks
- Knowledge of payroll compliance standards and regulatory requirements
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead workshops, manage teams, and drive effective decision-making
Accenture Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Accenture and has not been reviewed or approved by Accenture.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is considered competitive when paired with robust insurance options and other perks that compare well with large consulting and IT services peers. Multiple national medical plan options plus dental and vision are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout feature through a 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to a set percentage after eligibility. The package is reinforced by additional financial programs such as savings tools and related resources.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiving supports are presented as a meaningful benefit differentiator through substantial paid parental leave and multiple caregiver-oriented programs. Backup care and fertility/adoption/surrogacy navigation and reimbursements add breadth to family support beyond leave alone.
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