Payroll Program Manager

Payroll Program Manager About The Role: We are looking for an experienced Payroll Project Manager professional to support the global payroll transformation projects. This is a one year assignment focused on implementing a common global payroll solution, transitioning to a global managed payroll model and establishing a more standardized and scalable payroll setup. You will take end-to-end ownership of project delivery. Working closely with the Payroll Operations team who supports EMEA, APAC, or LATAM, you will be responsible for keeping the project on track, managing risks and ensuring successful delivery across all countries. We are looking for someone with practical experience in global payroll and payroll vendor implementations to navigate complexity and drive results. Job Responsibility: - Develop and execute a global payroll transformation strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. - Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to gather payroll requirements and define global payroll transformation initiatives. - Assess current payroll processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing best practices and streamlined workflows. - Manage and coordinate the pre kick off assessment (Country Implementation readiness) with payroll team and Cloudpay Implementation team. - Lead payroll data migration and cleansing activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity in the new payroll systems. - Oversee testing activities, including SIT, UAT, parallel payroll runs, and issue resolution. - Manage relationships with payroll vendors, ensuring service level agreements are met and escalations are addressed promptly. - Stay updated with global payroll trends, regulations, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation in payroll processes. - Ensure effective post-implementation support and successful project closure. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is advantageous. - Professional certifications in payroll or project management are beneficial. - Experience in managing global payroll in a multinational organization is preferred and hands on experience on Cloudpay payroll system will be an advantage. - In-depth knowledge of global payroll processes, systems, regulations, and compliance requirements in APAC, EMEA, or LATAM. - Strong understanding of payroll best practices and emerging trends in global payroll management. - Proficiency in managing end-to-end payroll processes and implementing payroll system solutions. - Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage complex global payroll transformation projects. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. - Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in global payroll regulations and technology advancements.