**Introduction** We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP ECP Payroll Transition Specialist to join our team for a critical project involving the transition from our current SAP HRMS system to Employee Central Payroll (ECP). The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in managing end-to-end payroll transitions, with a specific focus on ECP implementations. **Your role and responsibilities** * Lead and manage the payroll workstream within the SAP HRMS to ECP transition project. * Analyze current SAP HRMS payroll processes and determine migration requirements. * Monitor Configure and customization of SAP ECP to meet specific business and payroll requirements for India. * Execute comprehensive data migration strategies, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. * Manage and validate parallel payroll runs to reconcile differences between the legacy system and ECP. * Collaborate with stakeholders, including HR, IT, and payroll teams, to ensure a smooth transition. * Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to the payroll transition. * Develop and deliver training to payroll staff on new ECP processes and functionalities. * Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements related to payroll in India. * Provide expertise in resolving complex payroll-related issues during and after the transition. * Create and maintain project documentation, including process flows, configuration documents, and test scripts. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in SAP HCM payroll implementation and support. * Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) implementations, specifically in India. * Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end payroll transitions to ECP. * Deep understanding of India, Japan & China payroll processes, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements. * Strong configuration and customization skills in SAP ECP. * Experience with data migration tools and techniques (e.g., LSMW, SAP Query). * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. * Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus. * SAP ECP certification is preferred. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * SAP ECP Configuration * SAP HRMS Payroll * India, Japan & China Payroll Statutory Compliance * Payroll Data Migration * Project Management * Stakeholder Management * Communication (Written and Verbal) * Problem-Solving * Analytical Skills IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.