SAP HCM Project Manager

Job Title: SAP HCM Project Manager

Job Location: Wickliffe Ohio 44092

Onsite Requirements:

• SAP HCM Project Management


• Global Payroll


• Understanding of Job Family Architecture

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to lead and manage our customers' SAP HCM Global Payroll and Job Family Architecture initiatives.


• The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in SAP Global Payroll, including payroll processing, compliance, and operational efficiency, as well as deep knowledge of data governance, job architecture, and change management best practices.


• This role requires strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and vendor oversight to ensure successful project execution and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Management:

• Lead the end-to-end SAP HCM Global Payroll and Job Family Architecture initiatives.


• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.


• Develop and maintain project plans, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.


• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to drive project success.


• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external implementation partners.

SAP Global Payroll Expertise & Responsibilities:

• Oversee SAP Global Payroll implementation, configuration, and operations across multiple geographies.


• Ensure payroll compliance with local, regional, and global labor and tax regulations.


• Manage payroll configuration, testing, and deployment in SAP, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.


• Drive payroll automation, optimization, and integration with third-party systems (e.g., tax, benefits, and financial platforms).


• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, ensuring data integrity and process accuracy.


• Support payroll reporting, analytics, and audit processes, ensuring alignment with financial and HR policies.
  

Job Family Architecture & Data Governance Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of job family architecture, ensuring alignment with business structures and workforce planning.


• Develop and implement job frameworks, role classifications, and career path structures.


• Oversee HR data governance practices, including data cleansing, validation, integrity, and security.


• Ensure standardized job titling, pay structures, and competencies to improve workforce analytics and decision-making.


• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to streamline data structures and eliminate redundancies.


• Ensure job family data is aligned with SAP HCM, supporting accurate payroll processing and talent management initiatives.
  

Change Management & Best Practices:

• Develop and execute change management strategies to drive adoption and minimize resistance.


• Provide training and support for HR, payroll, and business teams on new job architecture and payroll processes.


• Establish and promote the best practices in payroll governance, job structure standardization, and HR data integrity.

Vendor & Implementation Partner Management:

• Manage third-party SAP implementation partners, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.


• Hold vendors accountable for performance, compliance, and contractual obligations.


• Oversee system testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance efforts.


• Evaluate implementation outcomes and drive continuous improvements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 7 years of experience in SAP HCM Global Payroll and project management.


• Expert-level knowledge of SAP Global Payroll, including payroll schemas, tax rules, off-cycle payroll, retroactive calculations, and wage type configuration.


• Strong experience in multi-country payroll operations, compliance, and localization.


• Proven experience in HR data governance, family job architecture, and workforce analytics.


• Deep understanding of payroll data management, including integrity, validation, cleansing, and security.


• Experience in end-to-end payroll system implementations, from blueprinting to post-go-live support.


• Familiarity with SAP Payroll integrations with third-party systems (e.g., benefits, tax authorities, financial systems).


• Knowledge of global payroll regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, SOC, and country-specific labor laws.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to analyze payroll discrepancies, troubleshoot system issues, and drive resolution.


• PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP HCM certification is a plus.

• ** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership in this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.


• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future. **