Payroll Project Manager

Genus; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural biotechnology company is seeking a Global Payroll Project Manager to oversee the Payroll System Transformation. This pivotal role requires building relationships, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring project milestones are achieved without disrupting payroll. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and significant experience in payroll operations, including managing large-scale projects and understanding regulatory changes. The position offers full-time employment within a dynamic and growing organization.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in payroll operations.
• 5 years of experience in end‑to‑end payroll operations including multi-state or global payroll.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the performance and results of a team within the discipline.
• Provide technical guidance to vendors and colleagues.
• Adapt departmental plans to operational challenges.

Skills

Dayforce

Paychex

Payroll Management

Ceridian

Paylocity

SOX

Payroll

ADP

Kronos

Human Resources

JD Edwards

Workday

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, human resources or related field

Job description

Role Overview

The Global Payroll Project Manager will be part of the Genus Payroll System Transformation. Your responsibility to the success of this project goes beyond day‑to‑day tasks. This implementation involves relationship building, working knowledge of payroll systems (preferably a knowledge of iiPay) and accomplishing milestones based on a set program timeline. This role requires partnership with payroll SMEs, business/finance partners and vendor partners to accomplish your addition. You will use creative and critical thinking skills to ensure your portion of the project is well designed and avoids negative impact to employee payroll because the software is changing. Paramount to this position are strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to navigate complex global payroll systems efficiently. This role plays a critical part in maintaining employee satisfaction and financial accuracy on a global scale.

You Will

• Be accountable for the performance and results of a team within your own discipline
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Make decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan in consultation with senior leadership
• Provide technical guidance to vendors, contractors and colleagues
• Be required to have in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in your own discipline and knowledge of other disciplines
• Manage a team of professionals (direct and indirect) and adapt plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges
• Impact the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality and timeliness objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, human resources or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of experience in payroll operations
• 5 years of experience in end‑to‑end payroll operations including multi‑state or global payroll
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage cross‑functional stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience supporting or managing large‑scale payroll or system transformation projects
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and desire to keep current with future changes

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world—a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Genus PLC will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer software or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at .

Key Skills

• Dayforce
• Paychex
• Payroll Management
• Ceridian
• Paylocity
• SOX
• Payroll
• ADP
• Kronos
• Human Resources
• JD Edwards
• Workday

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1