SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll – Senior… at B&A · Los Alamos

Apply Description SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll – Senior Functional Consultant: At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary: B&A is seeking a SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll – Senior Functional Consultant to support a federal government client operating within a classified environment. This role is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (EC Payroll) to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across the enterprise. The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise in SAP payroll configuration – including payroll schemas, rules, wage types, and tax processing – and a demonstrated ability to deliver payroll solutions that meet the stringent compliance and security requirements of a federal operating environment. Responsibilities: Lead the configuration, testing, and sustainment of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll including payroll schemas, calculation rules, wage types, pay scales, and off-cycle processing Analyze and translate federal payroll policy requirements – including pay regulations, leave accruals, tax withholding, and garnishments – into functional design specifications and system configuration Manage end-to-end payroll processing cycles including pre-payroll validation, parallel runs, posting to Finance (FI), and post-payroll auditing Configure and maintain payroll integration touchpoints between EC Payroll and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Benefits, and Time Management modules Support tax configuration and compliance activities including BSI TaxFactory updates, W-2 processing, and year-end payroll closing procedures Collaborate with HR, Finance, and technical teams to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, retroactive processing issues, and off-cycle adjustments Conduct configuration workshops, requirements-gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) with federal client payroll and HR personnel Develop and maintain functional design documents, payroll configuration workbooks, test scripts, and end-user training materials Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on SAP EC Payroll best practices, advising on system enhancements and release update impacts Ensure payroll operations remain compliant with federal pay regulations, data privacy requirements, and security protocols applicable to the classified operating environment Education and Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in SAP Payroll configuration and implementation, including experience with SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll or SAP HCM Payroll (PY) Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting federal government clients or operating within regulated or classified environments Demonstrated proficiency in SAP EC Payroll configuration including payroll schemas, calculation rules, wage type configuration, tax processing, and year-end procedures Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Human Resources Information Systems, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field Required Skills: Deep functional knowledge of SAP EC Payroll including payroll schemas, personnel calculation rules (PCRs), wage type configuration, pay scale structures, and off-cycle processing Hands-on experience with U.S. payroll tax configuration including BSI TaxFactory integration, tax authorities, tax model setup, and W-2/year-end processing Strong understanding of payroll integration with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Benefits, Time Management, and Finance (FI/CO posting) Experience managing full payroll processing cycles including gross-to-net calculation, posting runs, payroll reconciliation, and retroactive processing Ability to analyze and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, off-cycle adjustments, and statutory compliance issues Proficiency in developing functional specifications, payroll configuration workbooks, test scripts, and parallel run documentation Familiarity with federal pay regulations including FLSA, OPM pay tables, leave regulations, and agency-specific payroll policy requirements Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex payroll processing concepts for HR, Finance, and non-technical stakeholders Experience working within federal or highly regulated IT environments with adherence to strict security and compliance protocols Desired Skills: SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll or SAP HCM Payroll certification Experience with garnishment administration, benefits deduction processing, and imputed income configuration within SAP EC Payroll Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors Time Management integration including time evaluation schemas and payroll-relevant time infotypes Knowledge of federal payroll compliance requirements including OPM regulations, FEHB/FEGLI deduction processing, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contributions Experience supporting Agile or SAFe delivery methodologies within federal IT programs Prior experience on DOE, DOD, or other federal agency SAP payroll implementations Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) or DOE Q clearance is required; eligibility for SCI access may be required depending on program assignment More About B&A: Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more A formal mentorship program Job shadowing and cross training opportunities Brand Ambassador program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more Monthly teambuilding events B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.