Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something.  You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?  

The team you’ll join:

Deloitte’s award-winning Consulting practice spans a wide range of services, positioning us as a market leader globally. Our Human Capital team is looking for a Specialist Lead / Senior Specialist Lead with strong SAP Payroll expertise to join us in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

In this role, you’ll work across complex payroll-enabled HR transformations, helping clients modernise their payroll landscape using SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP).

The impact you’ll make:

• Using your subject matter expertise in SAP Employee Central Payroll, lead and contribute to blueprint design, configuration of the system and working with development teams to create technical documentation.
• Scoping client needs, conducting workshops to gather AS-IS, TO-BE and gap fit analysis, and lead parts of the business process re-engineering requirements.
• Test solutions and perform fit for purpose analysis on proposed solutions.
• Assist our Application Support team to resolve upcoming and escalated service tickets post go live and enhancements requirements.
• Develop relationships and contribute to sharing ideas, knowledge and development of colleagues and wider community (colleagues, clients and network).
• Leverage your subject matter expertise in SAP HCM Payroll and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) to lead and contribute to solution design, blueprinting and system configuration
• Work closely with technical and development teams to produce high-quality functional and technical documentation
• Lead payroll-focused workshops to capture AS-IS and TO-BE processes, perform fit-gap analysis, and drive business process re-engineering
• Provide expert input into payroll architecture decisions, including integrations with SAP ERP / S/4HANA
• Support and execute payroll testing cycles, including unit testing, integration testing, UAT and parallel payroll runs
• Perform fit-for-purpose assessments on proposed payroll solutions to ensure compliance, scalability and operational efficiency
• Support post go‑live activities including collaboration with the Application Support team to resolve escalations and deliver payroll enhancements
• Build strong client and internal relationships and contribute to knowledge sharing, capability uplift and community development across Deloitte’s SAP Human Capital practice 

Your expertise:

• Demonstrated experience implementing SAP HCM Payroll and/or SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) across greenfield and brownfield engagements
• Experience working with SAP landscapes including SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA
• Strong Payroll functional knowledge – end-to-end payroll business processes, best practice payroll design and payroll compliance and legal/regulatory requirements (New Zealand payroll experience is highly desirable but not mandatory)
• Business Analysis skills with an eye for detail to complete specifications, documentation, standardisation and operational efficiency at a high level to add tangible value back to our clients.
• Open communication style which encourages change management initiatives, fosters inclusion and gains trust with stakeholders across all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to work in cross functional on and offshore teams to help deliver a single vision focused on client satisfaction. 

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?  

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.   

Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.   

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.   

Our workplace and culture 

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people.  Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference. 

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential.  

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. 

Deloitte New Zealand rewards 

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. 

We have reimagined what ‘work’ looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience. 

We offer 

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best     
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships 
• Subsidised health insurance 
• Income protection insurance 
• 22 days annual leave 
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks 
• A focus on wellness and well-being  
• Community focused volunteer days 
• A focus on the environment and sustainability 
• Plus much more 

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now with a PDF version of your CV and cover letter! We’d love to hear from you. 

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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