SAP Payroll Consultant - EC / ECP

Who we are

Libertas is one of the largest independent SAP partners in Australia and Current Zealand, with deep expertise across S/4HANA transition, reporting and analytics, payroll, and ongoing SAP support. Operating nationally from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, we deliver advisory, implementation, and managed services across SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management and Payroll platforms. Our specialists help organisations automate processes, drive efficiency, and unlock the full potential of their people and technology.

By combining technical expertise with a partnership-driven approach, we deliver clarity, confidence, and measurable value to every client.

Your qualifications and experience

This role sits within our SAP Payroll configuration and functional consulting division. Due to significant customer demand, we are looking for an SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and SAP Payroll Consultant with at least 5 years' experience configuring SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and SAP Payroll (ECC, S4 or ECP). This is a role where prior experience of setting up and maintaining SAP Payroll systems is essential, as opposed to running and testing of those systems.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in these areas through relevant experience and education. You will bring:

- at least 5 years’ experience configuring SAP Australian Payroll.
- expertise in building SAP Payroll from the ground up.
- at least 5 years’ experience implementing and maintaining SAP SucessFactors Employee Central
- a thorough understanding of SAP Payroll architecture, including schemas, rules (PCRs), wage types, counters and cumulators, from input through configuration to calculations and final payroll results
- the ability to explain payroll systems clearly and in detail, including schema flow, required inputs and dependencies, and the rationale behind configuration decisions and resulting outcomes




- the ability to design SAP Payroll solutions that absorb complex business processes, multiple steps, handoffs and checks using schemas, counters and cumulators notional wage types, and automated validations -
- an understanding of business and payroll requirements and the ability to configure appropriately tailored solutions
- experience across multiple SAP payroll implementations (not just a single system)
- an understanding of Payroll to Finance integration processes
- exposure to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central integration
- SAP HCM and HR data migration experience
- certification in SAP Employee Central Payroll, SAP HR/Payroll (ECC6), or SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Core
- strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- a degree in a related field

About the role Configuration & Implementation

- Design, configure, and maintain SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC)
- Design, configure and maintain EC to ECP point-to-point integration.
- Design, configure, and maintain SAP Payroll schemas, subschemas, rules, and wage types for Australian and NZ requirements
- Design and implement time evaluation configurations and integrate results into payroll schema processing
- Build and maintain end-to-end payroll processing structures from scratch, including schema architecture and processing logic
- Configure pay scale structures, organisational management integration, and off-cycle processing within payroll schemas
- Leverage schemas, counters, cumulators,



and notional wage types to streamline and automate complex payroll processes

Systems Support & Troubleshooting

- Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of complex SAP Payroll issues, including schema- and rule-level analysis
- Provide expert-level troubleshooting for EC to ECP integration
- Diagnose payroll calculation discrepancies and optimise existing schemas and configurations for efficiency, accuracy, and stability
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

- Work directly with clients to understand payroll and HR business requirements
- Translate business requirements into SAP Payroll configuration decisions, including schema and rule design
- Collaborate with payroll teams, business stakeholders, and implementation partners
- Clearly articulate system behaviour, schema logic, and configuration decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What’s in it for you This role can be delivered from anywhere in Australia. We support work-life balance and offer a family-friendly environment. Within reason, you can manage your time to suit your life. The work is challenging, interesting, and offers complexity across a range of diverse customers and industries. There is a clear pathway towards solution architecture and the opportunity to become a deep specialist in SAP Payroll.

The Libertas Team

At Libertas, we foster a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace where every voice is heard and valued. Our culture is built on core values that evolve as we grow, shaping how we collaborate internally and with clients. We recognise the strength of working together and invest in our people’s development, providing meaningful career progression and opportunities across all areas of the business.

Libertas is a place where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference.

📌 SAP Payroll Consultant (Australia)
🏢 Libertas Solutions
📍 Australia