Payroll Lead GPO

Job Description

Payroll Lead GPO

Location: Ottawa, ON (Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description

We are seeking a Payroll Lead Global Process Owner (GPO) to lead global payroll design, implementation, and testing activities as part of a large ERP/HR transformation program. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with SAP ECC Payroll (on-prem) and SuccessFactors Employee Central, along with proven leadership and QA oversight experience in multi-country payroll environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Global Process Owner (GPO) for Payroll, ensuring standardized global payroll processes




• Lead payroll design decisions and serve as payroll SME for ERP/HR transformation initiatives




• Lead and perform hands-on testing of SAP ECC Payroll (on-prem) including SIT, UAT, parallel runs, and defect resolution




• Perform hands-on testing of SuccessFactors Employee Central and validate data integration to SAP Payroll




• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless payroll integrations




• Ensure payroll solutions meet statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements across geographies




• Lead and mentor payroll consultants; provide functional guidance and SME support




• Provide QA oversight of payroll configurations, test scripts, results, and documentation




• Establish payroll governance, controls, KPIs, and post go-live support models

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC Payroll (on-prem) implementation and testing (mandatory)




• Hands-on experience testing SuccessFactors Employee Central




• Valid SAP Payroll certification (mandatory)




• Experience leading payroll consultants in a lead or manager role




• Strong knowledge of multi-country payroll, statutory compliance, and integrations




• Experience with payroll testing strategies (SIT, UAT, parallel runs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global ERP or HR transformation programs




• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills




• Experience working in matrixed, cross-functional teams




• Knowledge of payroll audits, controls, and post-implementation support

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