SAP EC HR Payroll Consultant
Hatch
Accounting & Finance, People & HR
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Posted on May 24, 2025
This is a SAP EC HR Payroll Consultant role with EY based in Melbourne, VIC, AU
More about the SAP EC HR Payroll Consultant role at EY
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
EC Payroll Senior Functional Consultant
What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?
At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.
We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.
What’s in it for you?
We are seeking an experienced SAP Employee Central (EC) Payroll Consultant at Manager or Senior Consultant level, ideally based in Melbourne, to design implement, and deploy EC Payroll cloud solutions that align with our HRIMS transformation program's business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of functional and technical expertise in SAP HR/Payroll, ensuring effective collaboration between business needs and technological solutions.
Responsibilities
As our EC Payroll Senior Functional Consultant, you’ll lead and manage functional and technical teams to configure and build solutions based on approved designs. Key responsibilities include:
Serve as a subject matter expert in Employee Central Payroll.
Provide point-to-point integration expertise.
Configure time and leave management systems, including integration with third-party rostering systems.
Integrate Payroll posting journals with Finance systems effectively.
Configure schemas and rules in accordance with the service catalog.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise, ensuring timely solutions.
Guide the team in their functional areas to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
Contribute to weekly reporting for the Payroll team.
Ensure compliance with project tasks and deliverables.
Collaborate with cross-functional team members as needed.
Exhibit flexibility in taking on a diverse range of responsibilities.
What we’re looking for
Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.
Proven experience as an SAP HR/Payroll Functional Lead, with a background in work planning and technical team leadership.
4-5 years of hands-on configuration experience in SAP HR and Payroll.
Expertise in solution design within the SAP HR/Payroll landscape.
Strong functional knowledge complemented by technical skills, effectively bridging the gap between business and technology.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
Demonstrated ability to plan, monitor, and control SAP technical teams, with experience working with remote/offshore teams being a plus.
Certifications in SuccessFactors Employee Central and EC Payroll highly desirable.
Knowledge and experience in People Analytics, BTP landscape, and integrations.
Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.
What we can offer you
Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/en_au/careers/diversity-equity-inclusiveness
Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits
We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous
Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging— where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at ask@hatch.team or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the EY team will be there to support your growth.
🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢
Key Responsibilities
A Final Note: This is a role with EY not with Hatch.
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More about the SAP EC HR Payroll Consultant role at EY
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
EC Payroll Senior Functional Consultant
What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?
At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.
We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.
What’s in it for you?
We are seeking an experienced SAP Employee Central (EC) Payroll Consultant at Manager or Senior Consultant level, ideally based in Melbourne, to design implement, and deploy EC Payroll cloud solutions that align with our HRIMS transformation program's business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of functional and technical expertise in SAP HR/Payroll, ensuring effective collaboration between business needs and technological solutions.
Responsibilities
As our EC Payroll Senior Functional Consultant, you’ll lead and manage functional and technical teams to configure and build solutions based on approved designs. Key responsibilities include:
Serve as a subject matter expert in Employee Central Payroll.
Provide point-to-point integration expertise.
Configure time and leave management systems, including integration with third-party rostering systems.
Integrate Payroll posting journals with Finance systems effectively.
Configure schemas and rules in accordance with the service catalog.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise, ensuring timely solutions.
Guide the team in their functional areas to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
Contribute to weekly reporting for the Payroll team.
Ensure compliance with project tasks and deliverables.
Collaborate with cross-functional team members as needed.
Exhibit flexibility in taking on a diverse range of responsibilities.
What we’re looking for
Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.
Proven experience as an SAP HR/Payroll Functional Lead, with a background in work planning and technical team leadership.
4-5 years of hands-on configuration experience in SAP HR and Payroll.
Expertise in solution design within the SAP HR/Payroll landscape.
Strong functional knowledge complemented by technical skills, effectively bridging the gap between business and technology.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
Demonstrated ability to plan, monitor, and control SAP technical teams, with experience working with remote/offshore teams being a plus.
Certifications in SuccessFactors Employee Central and EC Payroll highly desirable.
Knowledge and experience in People Analytics, BTP landscape, and integrations.
Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.
What we can offer you
Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/en_au/careers/diversity-equity-inclusiveness
Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits
We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous
Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging— where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at ask@hatch.team or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the EY team will be there to support your growth.
🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢
Key Responsibilities
- 👩🏫 Employee central payroll
- 🖥️ Time and leave management systems
- 🔀 Integration expertise
- 💼 SAP HR/Payroll expertise
- 🤝 Leadership
- 🗣️ Communication skills
- 🌍 Experience with remote teams
- 📜 Certifications in SuccessFactors
- 📊 Knowledge in People Analytics
A Final Note: This is a role with EY not with Hatch.