Senior Project Manager - Payroll and HR Systems

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced HRIS / Payroll Project Manager to drive the delivery of large-scale Payroll, Time, and Absence implementations across complex, multi-country environments. This role will focus on end-to-end program leadership — from requirements gathering and solution design through deployment, stabilization, and optimization — ensuring compliant, scalable, and efficient payroll operations.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise leading enterprise Payroll, Time and Absence transformation projects, with strong experience implementing ADP solutions. Direct experience with ADP GlobalView is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Lead large-scale Payroll, Time, and Absence system implementations across global and/or multi-country environments

Drive full project lifecycle delivery including planning, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare

Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and regional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver compliant, scalable solutions

Serve as subject matter expert for Payroll and Time & Absence processes, ensuring alignment with local regulations and global standards

Lead vendor engagement and governance, particularly with ADP

Manage risks, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination in complex enterprise programs

Oversee data migration, integrations, reporting, and controls

Support post-go-live optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

Support integration of payroll, time and absence systems as part of acquisitions or organizational changes, as needed

Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience delivering large-scale Payroll, Time, and Absence implementations

Proven experience leading enterprise-level ADP implementations

Strong preference for hands-on ADP GlobalView implementation experience

Deep understanding of payroll operations, compliance, controls, and cross-border complexities

Experience managing global or multi-country deployments

Excellence in stakeholder management and executive-level communications

Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-year technology implementations and digital transformation initiatives

Strong expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools

Experience managing project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships

Demonstrated ability to lead matrix teams and influence across organizational boundaries

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision-making approach

Experience with change management and organizational transformation

Expertise in relevant technology domains (e.g., HCM, ERP, Digital Platforms)