Global Payroll Project Manager

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Job Description:

Functional Design And Development:

• Lead the design and development of a global payroll solution that aligns with business objectives and local labour law requirements.
• Collaborate with global & local HR, finance, and legal teams to define functional specifications and requirements, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of local regulations and best practices.
• Develop and document process workflows that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and support the efficient management of payroll across all regions.

Project Management:

• Manage the project through all lifecycle stages, ensuring timely and successful implementation of the payroll solution within the stipulated timeline and budget.
• Develop and execute a detailed project plan, setting clear milestones and deliverables to achieve project goals.
• Monitor and control project performance, using appropriate tools to track progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage third-party vendors and service providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions and services.

Technical Integration:

• Oversee the technical integration from existing payroll system to a harmonised new global payroll management system.
• Develop and oversee the end-to-end testing strategy to identify any system issues and ultimately ensuring a smooth transition to the new payroll system.

Compliance And Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulations in all jurisdictions, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Regularly update stakeholders on regulatory changes and their potential impact on the payroll solution design.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders globally, including HR, finance, and operational leaders, to gather input and align on design decisions.
• Communicate project updates and gather feedback from stakeholders to ensure the solution meets business needs.

Process Optimisation:

• Analyse existing payroll processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure the new solution enhances efficiency and effectiveness.
• Design the payroll solution to maximise business synergy, minimising duplication of efforts and aligning with organisational best practices.

Knowledge Transfer And Training:

• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to educate stakeholders on the new payroll processes and systems.
• Document and share lessons learned and best practices to contribute to the organisation's knowledge base.

Documentation

• Ensure maintenance of a detailed project documentation, including project plan, status reports and process documentation.

Celebration Of Success:

• Recognise and celebrate project milestones and successes, fostering a culture of achievement and collaboration within the project team.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field
• 10-15 years experience in payroll or project management
• Exposure in SAP payroll and Workday for multiple countries will be an added advantage

• Excellent Stakeholder Management

• Good leadership, team management and ability to influence internal customers and external vendors

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.