Project Manager – Payroll System Implementation (Robotics)

Project Manager – Payroll System Implementation & People Operations Discovery On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end payroll system implementation projects across multiple countries, as well as local country discovery efforts related to Payroll, Employee Life Cycle, and Time & Attendance processes. Position Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering payroll transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance, stakeholder alignment, and a smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. The role requires strong project management expertise, payroll process knowledge, vendor coordination experience, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a global environment. This position reports functionally to the Global Payroll Transformation Lead, who acts as the overarching Program Manager. Key Responsibilities * Lead payroll implementation projects from initiation through go-live and stabilization. * Drive local country discovery activities to understand current-state processes and define future-state solutions. * Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. * Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and status reporting. * Coordinate with HR, Finance, IT, payroll vendors, and business stakeholders. * Manage payroll system implementation activities, including integrations and data migration. * Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies. * Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and document functional specifications. * Oversee SIT, UAT, parallel payroll runs, and defect resolution activities. * Monitor budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful delivery. * Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. * Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and project sponsors. * Support change management, training, and operational handover. * Ensure post-implementation support and project closure activities are completed successfully. Qualifications * 5+ years of project management experience within payroll or HR transformation initiatives. * Proven experience leading payroll implementations in managed services environments. * Hands-on experience with Workday (mandatory). * Experience building Workday-to-payroll integrations (mandatory). * Experience with Strada implementations (preferred). * Experience supporting divestment projects (preferred). * Strong understanding of payroll operations and compliance requirements. * Experience working with global and cross-functional teams. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Key Skills * Project Planning & Execution * Payroll Systems Implementation * Stakeholder Management * Risk & Issue Management * Vendor Management * Process Improvement * Communication & Presentation Skills * Team Leadership * Compliance & Governance PLEASE NOTE: To apply for the assignment, you must submit your application via Ework Verama together with: • Completed Candidate Template in Word format • CV Please note that the application must be complete with all requested attachments in order to be received and approved. Questions: If you have any questions regarding the assignment, please contact the responsible recruiter: Julijana Stojanovic; [julijana.stojanovic@eworkgroup.com] Application Deadline We review applications on an ongoing basis. This means that the assignment may be removed from our website before the final application date. If you are interested in the assignment, we recommend applying as soon as possible. For this assignment, an Ework Services fee of 0.9% will be deducted from the total invoiced amount.