Senior Transformation and Automation Project Manager – Payroll

Senior Transformation and Automation Project Manager – Payroll

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting and/or project management including at least 5 years in a payroll function.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• Automation Expertise: Strong experience in automating manual processes and deploying advanced technologies.
• Vendor Management: Experience in being a great partner with external vendors, including payroll service providers and BPOs.
• Solid project management experience with the ability to prioritize and handle several tasks and projects simultaneously using both waterfall and agile methods.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify areas for process improvement.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, allowing for effective collaboration with collaborators both internally and externally, including team members, customers, partners, and other individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transition from manual payroll processes to streamlined, automated systems.
• Coordinate the outsourcing process and build strong partnerships with external payroll vendors.
• Support the evaluation and selection of a global payroll platform provider.
• Find opportunities to automate manual tasks, streamline processes, and eliminate unnecessary steps.
• Lead efforts to implement RPA and AI/ML solutions to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure all payroll processes align with relevant regulations and standard methodologies in the industry.
• Lead and manage payroll transformation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and within budget delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and other collaborators to ensure smooth transitions and effective communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Global Payroll Experience: Experience in selecting and implementing global payroll platforms.
• Certification: Professional certifications in payroll or project management (e.g., CPP, PMP) are a plus.
• Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with payroll software, RPA tools, AI/ML applications, Python, and/or JavaScript.