This is a remote position.

Senior Program Lead – Multi-Country HRIS & Payroll Transformation (Contract)

12+ Months – Europe (Hybrid/Remote)

Mission

Drive a large-scale transformation of HR, Payroll, and Finance processes across multiple European countries, overseeing the rollout of a new HRIS landscape, modernization of payroll interfaces, and implementation of a unified service delivery model. Full leadership of program governance, multi-country deployment, vendor management, and integration coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Global HRIS Program Leadership

• Lead a multi-country HRIS transformation covering Core HR, Payroll, Time, and Finance connectivity.
  




• Define program roadmap, manage dependencies, and coordinate workstreams across regions.
  




• Ensure alignment between global design and local country requirements.
  

SAP HR / Payroll / Finance Integration Oversight

• Orchestrate the deployment of SAP HR and payroll interfaces across dozens of countries.
  




• Supervise technical integration streams, including data migration, mapping, validation, and cutover.
  




• Ensure global templates are adhered to while managing local deviations.
  

Service Delivery & Operations Model Redesign

• Define future-state processes for HR operations, payroll coordination, and shared services.
  




• Establish SLAs, KPIs, governance cadence, and country-level delivery frameworks.
  




• Lead transition from project phase into stable global operations.
  

Vendor & Partner Management

• Coordinate major HR and payroll outsourcing providers across Europe.
  




• Govern performance of implementation partners, hosting providers, and technical integrators.
  




• Drive RFP processes for new services when required.
  

Change, Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Engage local HR, finance leaders, and IT stakeholders in 20–30+ countries.
  




• Lead communication planning, training preparation, and adoption activities.
  




• Host steering committees and executive-level reviews.
  

Ideal Consultant Profile

• Senior HR transformation program manager with experience across multiple countries.
  




• Strong background in SAP HR, payroll landscapes, and HR–Finance integration frameworks.
  




• Extensive experience running service delivery operations and global transitions.
  




• Comfortable coordinating outsourced delivery partners and managing complex technical workstreams.
  




• Confident leading large international programs with high visibility and tight timelines.