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SAP ABAP Payroll Developer (EC Payroll) - US based

Date:  20 Jul 2026
Region:  North America

AKT orchestrates the future of work. We bridge the gap between people, complex organizational needs and technology. Our expertise spans the customer journeys from Talent and Skills development to Experience Management and External Workforce solutions. At AKT, we are always becoming - a culture of continuous growth dedicated to helping global brands navigate their transformation journeys with precision and purpose.

 

AKT is looking for an experienced SAP ABAP Payroll Developer to augment an existing delivery team supporting SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (EC Payroll) for US payroll. The role focuses on technical development, troubleshooting, enhancements, and support of payroll-related customizations.

 

This full-time, remote and client-facing role is open to employees or freelancers, for candidates based in the US.

 

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain ABAP objects supporting SAP EC Payroll
  • Troubleshoot and debug payroll-related technical issues
  • Develop and support payroll reports, interfaces, forms, and custom programs
  • Support payroll enhancements, upgrades, and technical testing activities
  • Collaborate with functional payroll consultants to implement business requirements
  • Participate in issue resolution and production support

 

Job Requirements:

  • 5+ years of SAP ABAP development experience, including SAP Payroll
  • Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (EC Payroll)
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in SAP Payroll
  • Experience with payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, exits, BAdIs, and payroll-related enhancements
  • Experience with HR clusters and payroll reporting is an advantage
  • Strong communication skills and fluent in English

 

Personal Skills:  

  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English; comfortable presenting to HR, Finance and IT stakeholders at all levels including executive sponsors. 

  • Dynamic team player with strong commitment and drive to accomplish individual and team tasks and goals  

  • Customer-oriented and flexible  

  • Promptly acclimate to company culture, values, processes, and expectations    

  • Ambitious, driven, self-motivated, flexible and able to meet tight deadlines  

  • Take initiative, exercise sound judgment and result-oriented  

  • Strong analytical and persuasive skills  

 

AKT Offers:  

  • Realistic growth opportunities into either technical practices or business consulting environment  

  • A range of benefits and opportunities for career growth  

  • Flexible working hours  

  • Stimulating and collaborative working environment  

  • Internal knowledge transfer, training and coaching by our dynamic team of consultants and experts    

  • International business environment (offices in the UK, DACH, India, North America, Israel, and Czech Republic)  

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