Lead payroll implementation projects from initiation through go-live and stabilization
Lead local country discovery to support team in understanding current AS IS environment and defining TO BE processes
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk logs, and status reports
Coordinate with HR, Finance, IT, Payroll vendors, and business stakeholders
Manage implementation of payroll systems, coordinate with integrations and data migration leads
Ensure payroll processes comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies
Facilitate workshops to gather business requirements and document functional specifications
Oversee testing activities including SIT, UAT, parallel payroll runs, and defect resolution
Monitor project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful delivery
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
Manage communication with executive stakeholders and provide regular project updates
Support change management, training, and transition to business-as-usual operations
Ensure post-implementation support and successful project closure

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of project management experience in payroll or HR transformation projects
Proven experience managing payroll implementations for managed services environments
Experience with Workday as a must-have
Experience in building Workday to Payroll integrations as a must-have
Experience with implementation of Strada as a nice-to-have
Experience with divestments as a nice-to-have
Strong understanding of payroll operations, compliance
Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
High level of accountability with a proactive, partnership-oriented mindset
Strong attention to detail and execution discipline
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel for workshops and key project milestones

Transformation Project Manager – Payroll, ELC

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