Payroll Systems Specialist

Posted 29 June 2026
LocationWellington
Job type Contracting & Consulting Solutions
Discipline Accounting, Finance & Financial Services
Reference132836

Job Description

A large government Ministry is seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors EC / ECP Consultant to support its payroll systems through a key transition period, ahead of the current vendor contract winding up later this year.
This role is less about delivery from scratch and more about hands-on functional support, system optimisation, and capability uplift. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring continuity across SAP Employee Central while embedding knowledge within the organisation.

The Opportunity
You’ll step into a complex, enterprise environment with a strong existing platform and team. The focus will be on:

  • Supporting SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (core focus) and ECP
  • Providing day-to-day functional guidance, troubleshooting, and improvements
  • Working closely with HR and Payroll teams to ensure system stability
  • Transitioning knowledge from incumbent providers and embedding best practice
A key part of the brief is to lift internal capability. This is not just a support role, but one where you will coach, mentor and enable internal teams to become increasingly self-sufficient.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide functional support across SAP SuccessFactors EC (essential) and ECP
  • Maintain and optimise system configuration and business processes
  • Partner with HR and Payroll stakeholders across operations
  • Deliver training, coaching and knowledge transfer to internal teams
  • Support a smooth transition from external vendor support to internal ownership

About You
  • Strong experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (mandatory)
  • Proven background supporting SAP Payroll / ECP environments
  • A functional consultant mindset – practical, hands-on, and solutions-focused
  • Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring and uplifting capability
  • Comfortable working within large, complex or government environments

What’s on Offer
  • Initial 3–6 month contract, with likely extension
  • Key role in a high-profile SAP environment
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact building internal capability
  • Wellington-based with flexible working arrangements


If you’re an SAP EC specialist or functional consultant who enjoys supporting systems and developing people, this is a unique opportunity to add real value during a critical transition.

Apply below or email peter.sewell@beyond.co.nz for more information. 

Ref: 132836