SAP SuccessFactors Global Payroll
Efficient global payroll with SAP SuccessFactors
Simplify multinational payroll with accurate, compliant, and efficient solutions from global payroll experts at Zalaris.
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Unify local payrolls with SAP SuccessFactors and Zalaris
Zalaris unifies local payroll data into a single SAP SuccessFactors EC and ECP system — ensuring consistent, compliant payroll delivery across all countries. With real-time data synchronisation, automated calculations, and localised compliance, Zalaris empowers you to eliminate manual processes, reduce errors, and enhance operational efficiency.
Global payroll, delivered with confidence
Zalaris simplifies multi-country payroll with one centralised platform — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency at every step.
Centralised global payroll management
Unify local payrolls into a single SAP SuccessFactors ECP instance for consistent, streamlined operations across all regions.
Automation for efficiency and accuracy
Reduce manual effort and payroll processing time by up to 85% with automated calculations, validations, and real-time adjustments.
Built-in compliance and localisation
Stay aligned with tax laws and labour regulations in 100+ countries, supported by automatic updates and local expertise.
Seamless system integration
Connect payroll data across SAP SuccessFactors and third-party systems for a unified, end-to-end process.
Enhanced control and visibility
Gain real-time oversight with centralised dashboards for monitoring, managing, and optimising global payroll operations.
Expert-led managed or support services
Rely on Zalaris’ world-class payroll expertise to handle processing, compliance, and continuous improvement at scale.
With certified expertise, international reach, and proven results, Zalaris delivers compliant, accurate payroll across 100+ countries.
Countries supported – Localised payroll compliance.
Payslips processed monthly – Accurate and timely delivery.
Years of global payroll experience
SAP Partner for payroll outsourcing expertise
Reduction in payroll processing time – Streamlined efficiency
Data security compliance – Protecting sensitive payroll information
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Payroll Control Centre (PCC)
Centralised payroll monitoring & real-time accuracy
Streamline global payroll operations with centralised control and real-time accuracy. The Payroll Control Centre (PCC) provides a unified dashboard to monitor and manage payroll processes across multiple countries. It automates payroll validations, proactively detects errors, and ensures compliance with local regulations. By centralising payroll controls, PCC minimises manual intervention, reduces processing time, and enhances accuracy. Integrated with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP), it delivers end-to-end payroll visibility and efficiency.
- Centralised payroll monitoring – Manage payroll processes globally from a single, intuitive dashboard.
- Real-time error detection – Proactively identify and resolve payroll issues before processing.
- Automated compliance checks – Ensure payroll compliance with automated validations and regulatory checks.
Payroll Processing & Calculation Engine
Accurate and automated payroll calculations
Automate complex payroll calculations with precision and efficiency. The Payroll Processing & Calculation Engine automates gross-to-net calculations, retroactive adjustments, and off-cycle payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. It handles complex scenarios like bonuses, allowances, and deductions with ease. Integrated with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, it synchronises data in real-time, reducing manual errors and ensuring consistency.
- Automated gross-to-net calculations – Accurately calculate employee pay with automated gross-to-net calculations.
- Retroactive adjustments & off-cycle payrolls – Handle retroactive payments and off-cycle payrolls with precision and compliance.
- Real-time data integration – Synchronise payroll data in real-time with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
Compliance and localisation
Ensure global compliance with local payroll regulations
Stay compliant across multiple countries with built-in localisation features. SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) supports local tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory reporting in over 100 countries. It automatically updates regulatory changes, ensuring ongoing compliance. With localised templates and reporting formats, it simplifies complex compliance requirements while maintaining consistency and accuracy.
- Built-in localisation – Comply with local tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory requirements in over 100 countries.
- Automated regulatory updates – Stay up-to-date with changing regulations through automated updates and localisation capabilities.
- Consistent global compliance – Standardise compliance processes while maintaining local flexibility.
Seamless integration for expanding payroll territories
Easily expand payroll operations into new countries with seamless integration to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
For organisations already using Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll (ECP) ensures a smooth extension of payroll to additional countries by providing a single payroll solution. It seamlessly integrates new locations with existing HR data, maintaining consistency and accuracy across global payroll operations. By synchronising employee data, including hires, terminations, and time records, ECP minimises data redundancy and ensures compliance across regions.
- Effortless expansion – Seamlessly integrate payroll for new countries with existing Employee Central data.
- Consistent global payroll – Maintain consistency and accuracy across multiple countries with real-time data synchronisation.
- Unified HR & payroll experience – Leverage your existing Employee Central instance for a cohesive HR and payroll solution.
Data security and audit compliance
Protect sensitive payroll data with advanced security measures.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with robust security and audit capabilities.
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) provides advanced data security, including encryption, access controls, and audit trails. It safeguards sensitive payroll information, ensuring compliance with international data protection regulations such as GDPR. ECP’s comprehensive audit functionality maintains detailed logs of payroll changes and user actions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Advanced data security – Protect sensitive payroll data with encryption and multi-level access controls.
- Audit trails and compliance – Maintain detailed audit logs for compliance and accountability.
- International data protection – Ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations, including GDPR.
Global payroll reporting
Comprehensive insights for strategic payroll management
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) provides comprehensive reporting capabilities to analyse payroll costs, trends, and compliance across multiple countries. These payroll management solutions enhance tracking of employee hours, ensure accurate payment, and manage employee absences, fostering employee trust in the payroll process. It offers customisable reports with drill-down capabilities, enabling HR and finance teams to gain strategic insights for better decision-making. Integrated with SAP Analytics Cloud, it supports data-driven payroll management and financial planning.
- Comprehensive payroll analytics – Analyze payroll costs, trends, and compliance metrics across regions.
- Customisable reports – Access detailed reports with drill-down capabilities for deeper insights.
- Strategic decision-making – Support financial planning and payroll management with data-driven insights.
ePayslip delivery
Digital payslip distribution for enhanced employee experience
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) enables digital distribution of payslips through self-service portals, enhancing employee accessibility and reducing administrative costs. Employees can securely view and download payslips anytime, anywhere, ensuring they are paid accurately while maintaining privacy and convenience.
- Secure digital payslips – Deliver payslips electronically through secure self-service portals.
- Anytime, anywhere access – Employees can access their payslips anytime, enhancing convenience and satisfaction.
- Cost-efficient & eco-friendly – Reduce administrative costs and environmental impact with paperless delivery.
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Whether you're launching payroll in new markets with GROW with SAP or transforming legacy systems under RISE with SAP, Zalaris ensures your payroll operations are secure, compliant, and ready to scale. We support hybrid, phased, and full-suite transformations—connecting payroll to your broader HR and ERP strategy.
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FAQ
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll is a cloud-based, integrated payroll management system that simplifies global payroll processes, automates payment processing, and ensures employees are paid accurately and on time—while supporting consistent processes across HR, payroll, and time management.
SAP SuccessFactors is the broader HCM suite offering solutions across talent management, learning, and core HR. Employee Central is the core HR module within SuccessFactors, acting as the system of record for employee master data, while Employee Central Payroll is the payroll-specific solution integrated with Employee Central.
SAP SuccessFactors Payroll offers a next-generation, cloud payroll management system that automates and accelerates payment processing, reduces errors, and simplifies global payroll administration—helping companies manage costs, maintain compliance, and deliver accurate payments.
By ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, SAP SuccessFactors Payroll improves employee trust and delivers consistent, simplified user experiences while ensuring HR and payroll processes meet global and local compliance standards.
SAP provides a single payroll platform integrated with Employee Central, allowing payroll administrators to manage core HR, payroll, and time data in one system—simplifying processes and ensuring consistency across HR and payroll functions.
To enable Employee Central in SuccessFactors, organisations must work with SAP or an implementation partner to configure the module, integrate employee master data, and activate payroll processes, ensuring system alignment with business needs and compliance requirements.
SAP SuccessFactors payroll solutions help organizations maintain compliance by automating global and local regulatory requirements, retention policies, and reporting—minimizing risk and ensuring accurate, timely payments.
Aligned to 2025 HR trends, SAP SuccessFactors Payroll leverages AI to automate and accelerate payment processing, reduce manual tasks, and unlock AI’s potential for smarter payroll and workforce decision-making.