Job Description We are seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering with deep expertise in SAP Payroll systems, particularly US Payroll, to lead and modernize one of the largest and most complex payroll landscapes in the world. This role is ideal for a seasoned SAP leader (15+ years total experience, 4+ years people management) who brings strong techno‑functional payroll expertise, has led multiple SAP implementations, and thrives in a highly operational, production‑critical environment. You will own end‑to‑end SAP Payroll solutions, lead a team of engineers and functional experts, and partner closely with HR, Finance, Compliance, and Legal to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll processing for a massive associate population across the US and Canada. Key Responsibilities- Engineering & Payroll System Ownership: Own the end‑to‑end SAP Payroll solution for US production payroll and Canada payroll development Lead product and production support for SAP Payroll systems that run every payroll cycle Drive system enhancements including configuration changes, PCR updates, functional design, and ABAP-based extensions Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational stability across complex payroll scenarios Lead major initiatives such as Paymod migration projects and other payroll modernization efforts Serve as the primary technology partner to HR business streams, ensuring alignment between business requirements and system capabilities Leadership & People Management: Lead and mentor a 10‑person onshore engineering team Provide technical and functional guidance, especially on complex payroll issues, configuration changes, and system behavior Foster a high‑performance, accountable, and collaborative engineering culture Drive delivery excellence across enhancements, defect resolution, and production support SAP Functional & Technical Oversight: Act as a techno‑functional leader—deeply functional, with sufficient technical background to guide the team through complex challenges Provide oversight and decision‑making for: SAP US Payroll (Gross‑to‑Net), Garnishments, Tax configuration, BSI integration, and TUBs, Year‑end tax processing, Benefits, Time Management, ECM, PCR changes and SAP configuration Partner with technical teams on HR ABAP, OData, Fiori, and integration challenges (hands‑on coding not required) Modernization & Platform Strategy: Support SAP payroll systems running in Azure Influence roadmap decisions around SAP HCM ECC, SuccessFactors, and adjacent HR platforms Ensure systems remain scalable, compliant, and adaptable as business needs evolve We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements 15+ years total experience in SAP Payroll / ERP systems 4+ years of people management experience Deep expertise in SAP US Payroll (certification is a plus) Proven experience across 10+ SAP implementations, including: Requirements gathering and analysis, Business blueprint design, Configuration, Testing and documentation, User training, and Production support Strong SAP functional knowledge (must‑have) Prior experience with HR ABAP or ABAP+ (hands‑on coding not required) Experience leading production payroll systems in highly regulated environments Ability to partner effectively with business and compliance stakeholders Experience supporting Canada Payroll Exposure to Fiori, OData, and SAP integrations Experience with Paymod or payroll migration initiatives Background working in large‑scale, enterprise payroll environments Familiarity with SuccessFactors or Workday in hybrid HR landscapes Experience operating SAP systems in cloud environments (Azure preferred)