Heptarc - Specialist - ECP Payroll

Description:
Job Title: ECP Payroll Specialist
Experience: 7-12 Years
Job Type: Contract with Client
Location: Hybrid - Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Noida
Work Shift: 2nd Shift (2:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
:
- We are seeking an experienced ECP Payroll Specialist with deep expertise in SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and strong functional knowledge of Australian payroll regulations.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, payroll compliance, reporting, auditing, and employee support while collaborating closely with HR and Finance teams.
- This role requires exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Payroll Processing

- Execute end-to-end payroll processing for Australian employees using SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
- Review and validate payroll results including earnings, deductions, taxes, and superannuation.
- Validate payslips to ensure 100% accuracy in payroll calculations.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing in alignment with Australian payroll cycles and legislative requirements.
2. Reporting & Analysis
Generate essential payroll reports such as:
- Gross-to-Net reports
- Variance reports
- Reconciliation reports
- Analyze payroll results to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential issues.
- Conduct compliance-related reporting including social security, tax filings, and year-end processes (e.g., STP, PAYG).
3. Audit & Compliance
- Provide support for internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reports, and insights.
- Ensure payroll operations are fully compliant with Australian Fair Work regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, data security, and payroll governance.
4. Employee Support
Address and resolve employee queries related to:
- Payroll calculations
- Tax deductions
- Benefits
- Leave balances and entitlements
- Offer clear guidance to employees on payroll-related policies and procedures.
5. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to streamline and improve payroll processes.
- Identify gaps and suggest improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, processing time, and compliance.
- Participate in payroll transformation or optimization projects as needed.
Technical Skills Required:
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
- In-depth understanding of Australian payroll systems, regulations, awards, superannuation, and taxation.
Proven expertise in:
- Payroll processing
- Payroll reporting
- Payroll compliance
- Payroll troubleshooting
- Experience in ticketing and case management tools is an advantage.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- 7-12 years of professional experience in payroll, with substantial exposure to Australian payroll processing.
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulatory compliance, tax laws, and statutory reporting.
- Experience supporting payroll operations in an enterprise environment using SAP ECP.
- Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams