SAP Testing Manager - Payroll

Job Role: SAP SuccessFactors - Data Migration Manager

Location: Dubai (Onsite)

Employment Type: FTC (Full Time Contractor)

Role Overview:

Our Client currently operates a single, group-wide payroll solution that was internally developed and heavily customized over time to meet internal policies and local regulations. This legacy platform has been running on IBM AS400 (mini mainframe) since 2000. With the shift to a shared services operating model—and due to differences in job architecture and policies—four separate instances of the payroll system were created. As part of our transformation journey, these legacy instances will be decommissioned and replaced by a modern SAP EC Payroll (SAP ECPY) solution.

To support this transition, we are seeking a seasoned SAP Testing Manager with deep expertise in SAP EC Payroll Implementation (ECPY) to lead and coordinate all end-to-end testing activities for the SAP program. The consultant will be responsible for validating payroll processes across all relevant SAP modules and integrations, ensuring alignment with MAF’s compliance requirements, statutory regulations, and internal business policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the SAP testing strategy and execution plan with emphasis on Payroll, Time Management, and HR/HCM modules.


• Coordinate test activities across multiple phases (SIT, UAT, Regression, Performances).


• Develop and review test scenarios, cases, and scripts for Payroll including:
  
  
  
  • Off-cycle payroll
  
  
  • Local Regulations (Tax, Pension, Social Security..etc)
  
  
  • Retroactive payroll
  
  
  • Statutory compliance
  
  
  • GL postings & integrations
  
  
  • Accruals (Gratuity, Leave Salary, Leave Passage, Bonus, Medical Insurance, Pension/social security..etc)
  
  
  • Variance report
  
  
  • Leave Salary Calculation
  
  
  • Final settlements
  
  


• Manage testing risks, defects, and quality metrics; run daily defect triage with client stakeholders.


• Interface with client’s business and IT teams to align on testing scope, timelines, and deliverables.


• Guide client teams and junior consultants on SAP payroll testing best practices.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years in SAP testing with 3+ years focused on SAP Payroll (country-specific knowledge preferred: [e.g., Middle East, Asia & Africa).


• Prior consulting experience in managing SAP test cycles and deliverables in client-facing roles.


• Hands-on with tools like SAP Solution Manager, HP ALM, or Jira.


• Experience in managing payroll testing across multiple interfaces (e.g., time systems, finance, banks, tax authorities).


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Must/Nice to Have:

• SAP Certification (Cloud Payroll) – Must Have


• ISTQB or similar testing qualification – Nice To Have


• Exposure to S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, or third-party payroll providers – Must Have


• Test automation familiarity (Tosca, Work soft, etc.) – Nice To Have