The Project Manager – Payroll Transition is responsible for leading the end-to-end transition of payroll operations from one to another vendor . This role ensures a smooth, compliant, and timely migration while minimizing disruption to employees and business operations.

5+ years of project management experience, preferably in HR or payroll transitions.Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects.Experience with global payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, ADP, Oracle, SD Worx ) is a plus.Familiarity with local and international payroll compliance requirements.Strong project management skills (PMP, PRINCE2 certification is a plus).Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.Analytical mindset with attention to detail.Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.Establish governance structures and reporting mechanisms.Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams (HR, Finance, IT) and external vendors.Facilitate regular status meetings and updates with stakeholders.Manage expectations and ensure alignment across all parties.Map current payroll processes and identify gaps or improvements.Oversee data migration, validation, and system configuration.Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and data privacy standards.Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.Resolve issues promptly to avoid project delays or payroll errors.Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and parallel runs.Validate payroll accuracy and system functionality before go-live.Develop training and communication materials and conduct sessions for HR/payroll / internal customers .Support change management initiatives to ensure adoption of new processes.Lead go-live activities and monitor the first payroll cycles.Provide hypercare support and ensure a smooth handover to operations

Key Deliverables

Project charter and planStakeholder communication planPayroll process documentation (as-is and to-be)Data migration and validation reportsUAT and parallel run resultsTraining materials and session logsGo-live readiness checklistPost-implementation review and lessons learned