Payroll Dayforce System Implementation Lead (Sr. Manager)

Responsibilities

• Help lead the participation in the global payroll transformation project, transitioning payrolls from multiple vendors to a unified global provider.

• Assist with UAT / Parallel testing for US and Canada

• Lead the Australia system implementation, including planning, requirements gathering, testing, data validation, cutover and go-live for the Partner with Technical and IT teams to support the build and implementation of approximately 15 Global integrations from third-party systems into the global payroll platform.

• Critically review new global processes, to ensure local requirements are flagged and appropriately considered.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, Technical and IT teams, and external vendors to ensure data accuracy.

• Assist with the migration and validation of data from legacy payroll systems into the new global payroll platform or data storage application 

• Develop and document payroll processes, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with local regulations and company standards.

• Enable adoption of new technology, systems and processes through change management, training and stakeholder engagement.

• Prepare and present regular project updates and payroll reports to senior leadership.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data and ensure robust data security practices

Job Designation

• Degree in business related discipline.

• 12+ years of payroll experience including at least 6+ in a managerial capacity at a fast-paced, high volume, high growth, multinational company.

• Experience in leading U.S., Canada, Australia payroll.

• Proven experience leading payroll transformation or system implementation projects, ensuring seamless integration and user adoption.

• Extensive stock payroll (RSU’s, options, ESPP) related experience

• Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Focus on continuous improvement and standardisation of payroll operations and systems

• Must be self-motivated, flexible and able to work under pressure

Preferred

• Professional payroll certification (e.g. CPP or similar)

• Project management certification

• Experience working with large corporate payroll systems such as UKG, Dayforce, ADP, Workday.

• Experience managing payroll for globally mobile employees and In-Country - Providers

• Experience with change management in a complex, fast paced environment.

• Experience working as part of a geographically dispersed team.