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REMOTE - SAP HCM consultant

Kaygen, New York, NY, United States


KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.

We are seeking an

SAP IT Time & Payroll Systems Analyst

to support and enhance our SAP HCM landscape with a focus on Time Management and US Payroll (PYUS). The candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle for payroll-impacting changes-from intake and analysis to configuration, testing, and production support-while meeting strict payroll SLAs and adhering to the client's IT governance. This role requires hands on experience configuring and supporting SAP Time and Payroll, including multiple time types (some based on a variety of MOUs), complex overtime rules, holiday pay variants, and job role-based special pay).

Note : Consultant must be local to SAN DIEGO, CA

Job Responsibilities Key Responsibilities (Technical Depth) Configure and maintain schemas (PE01), PCRs (PE02), features (PE03) for Time & Payroll, including bargaining unit-specific rules and variants. Administer Time data (e.g., IT2001-IT2007, IT2010/2011) and rules (quotas, premiums, overtime, shift differentials). Manage wage type design: valuation, processing classes, cumulations, permissibility, and MOU driven premium pays. Oversee garnishments and tax configuration; support tax updates and year-end activities. Manage Payroll posting to FI/CO (posting variants, symbolic accounts, PCP0) and reconciliation with Finance, including MOU specific cost distribution where applicable. Own interfaces and file exchanges (e.g., PU12, custom ABAP, secure file transfers) for SDCERS and 457/Roth/DC providers. Support pensionable salary rules that differ by union/job class and ensure correct inclusion/exclusion of special pays. Perform ABAP log analysis/debugging (in partnership with developers) to expedite issue resolution. Minimum Qualifications

5+ years

hands on experience with SAP ECC HCM focusing specifically on US Payroll (PYUS) and Time Management. Proven experience with schemas, PCRs, features, wage types, garnishments, time evaluation, and payroll posting to FI/CO. Demonstrated experience implementing multiple union MOUs in SAP, including:

Complex OT rules (daily/weekly, 7K exemptions where applicable, pyramiding/prevention) Holiday pay rules (worked, not worked, observed/actual, holiday credit/comp time) Job role-based special time & pay categories (shift/premium, call-back/standby/on-call, bilingual, hazard, certification, assignment/acting pay)

Ability to design eligibility using employee subgroup/subarea, position/job, pay scale, work schedule, and holiday calendar drivers. Strong documentation skills. Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration skills. Preferred/Desired Qualifications

Experience in S/4 HANA HCM US Payroll (PY-US) and Time Management. Public sector experience (multi union environments, seniority rules, accruals, and pensionable salary definitions). Experience with SDCERS interfaces and retirement calculations. Familiarity with BSI TaxFactory (TUBs) and Tax Reporter (PU19). Experience with interfaces and file integrations (PU12, IDocs, middleware) and secure file transfer operations. Ability to perform basic ABAP debugging for functional analysis. Knowledge of relevant US regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ACA, and state wage/hour rules). Experience with Time and Payroll functionality in S/4 HANA. At KAYGEN, we are always looking for dynamic, talented and experienced individuals. We invite you to join our team of talented IT professionals, consulting at client locations across the globe. Our culture is team-orientated; we strive to stand by our core values of respect, honesty and integrity. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com.

Benefits :

Free Healthcare Insurance Vision and Dental Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Free Life Insurance Sick Time Off Achieve your Kaizen by clicking here. A unique and exclusive talent community supported by Kaygen, that includes programs like:

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