What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP HCM ECC U.S. Benefits Configuration Consultant (17214) position at The Baer Group?
Baer is looking for SAP HCM ECC U.S. Benefits Configuration Consultant for a 5 month remote project
Title: SAP HCM ECC U.S. Benefits Lead / Configuration Consultant
Location: Remote (Must be based in US)
Duration: 5 months - Full-time Nov to Dec (3 days/week during holiday weeks); Part-time (2 days/week) mid-Jan to Mar 30, 2026.
Rate: All-Inclusive
Alignment: C2C or W2
Description:
Requirements:
Company Overview:
Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.
Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.
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Title: SAP HCM ECC U.S. Benefits Lead / Configuration Consultant
Location: Remote (Must be based in US)
Duration: 5 months - Full-time Nov to Dec (3 days/week during holiday weeks); Part-time (2 days/week) mid-Jan to Mar 30, 2026.
Rate: All-Inclusive
Alignment: C2C or W2
Description:
- Evaluate current SAP HCM Payroll and Benefits setup, including wage types, schemas/PCRs, taxability, eligibility rules, and recordkeeper interfaces.
- Conduct a SECURE 2.0 gap analysis aligned with customer plan design and SAP system capabilities.
- Identify and prioritize required compliance changes for January 1 implementation.
- Apply relevant SAP Notes and support packages for U.S. Payroll, Benefits.
- Configure and adjust Payroll schemas/PCRs for deferrals, auto-escalation, catch-up eligibility, and Roth taxation.
- Update wage type catalog and tax classifications (pretax vs. Roth; catch-up).
- Maintain Benefits eligibility and auto-enrollment rules; set parameters for long-term part-time tracking.
- Enhance interfaces (file/API/SFTP) with recordkeepers for new or modified data fields and security requirements.
- Implement HR/Payroll access controls and outbound interface encryption/signing updates.
- Lead unit, integration, and parallel payroll testing; coordinate user acceptance and recordkeeper certification testing.
- Support cutover planning, execution, go-live activities, and post-implementation hypercare.
Requirements:
- Hands-on SAP HCM experience with a focus on U.S. Payroll and Benefits configuration.
- Strong knowledge of Payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, and benefits eligibility rules.
- Experience with Secure Act 2.0 or similar compliance initiatives preferred.
- Familiarity with interfaces (SFTP/API) and security controls.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills for remote team environments.
Company Overview:
Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.
Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.
ALL OPEN JOBS
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