Payroll Transformation Project Manager

For our client operating in a Shared Services environment, we are looking for an experienced Payroll Process Transformation Manager to support a large-scale payroll transformation and vendor change initiative.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll operations, including at least 3 years in a Shared Services environment
• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in project management
• Proven experience in payroll process transformation projects (vendor change experience is a strong asset)
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and their interfaces with HR and Finance
• Practical experience in process mapping and process gap analysis
• Knowledge of payroll and HCM systems and payroll data management
• Experience working in matrix organizations and with multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have:

• Experience in international or multi-country payroll environments
• Participation in payroll system implementations or automation initiatives
• Experience working with external payroll vendors

• Lead end-to-end payroll process transformation initiatives across Shared Service Centers
• Map current (“as-is”) payroll processes and design future-state (“to-be”) solutions
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, including automation
• Support preparation and execution of payroll vendor change initiatives
• Oversee payroll/HCM system configuration, data migration, uploads, and reconciliations
• Gather, validate, and translate local payroll and Time & Attendance requirements into system solutions
• Partner closely with local HR and Finance teams across multiple markets
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies
• Drive change management activities within payroll teams and stakeholder groups
• Prepare and present regular status updates and transformation outcomes to senior management