E2E Implementation

ADP; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 11,527,000 - 17,291,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP is seeking an experienced Implementation Leader to drive end-to-end US Payroll and HCM implementations for US-based clients migrating to an HCM/Payroll platform. You will guide discovery, planning, go-live, and stabilization, coordinating payroll, HCM, HR, benefits, integrations, data migration, and technology teams to ensure successful data migration, testing, and go-live readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder management, with a track record of

Qualifications

• Experience with US Payroll implementation and/or HCM implementation.
• End-to-end implementation cycles for US clients.
• Migrations between payroll/HCM providers to another platform.
• Understanding of US Payroll processes, controls, and compliance.
• Project/program management and stakeholder management.
• Experience working with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation lifecycle for US Payroll/HCM clients, from discovery and planning through go-live and stabilization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Payroll, HCM, HR, Benefits, Integrations, Data Migration, and Technology.
• Manage implementation projects involving migration from existing payroll/HCM providers to platforms such as ADP.
• Identify and proactively manage implementation risks to ensure a smooth transition and positive client experience.
• Lead post-go-live stabilization and transition the client to the ongoing service delivery organization.

Skills

US Payroll implementation

HCM implementation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Data migration

Education

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

Ceridian/Dayforce

Paychex

Job description

Implementation Leader US Payroll / HCM Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Implementation Leader with strong US Payroll and HCM implementation experience to lead end-to-end implementation programs for US-based clients migrating to an HCM/Payroll platform. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end implementation lifecycle for US Payroll/HCM clients, from discovery and planning through go-live and stabilization. Manage implementation projects involving migration from existing payroll/HCM providers to platforms such as ADP. Partner with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, define solutions, and establish implementation timelines. Lead project governance, including milestones, risks, dependencies, issues, and stakeholder communication. Coordinate cross-functional teams across Payroll, HCM, HR, Benefits, Integrations, Data Migration, and Technology. Ensure successful data migration, configuration, testing, parallel payroll, validation, and go-live readiness. Act as a senior point of contact for client stakeholders throughout the implementation journey. Identify and proactively manage implementation risks to ensure a smooth transition and positive client experience. Lead post-go-live stabilization and transition the client to the ongoing service delivery organization.

Required Experience & Skills Strong experience in US Payroll implementation and/or HCM implementation. Proven experience managing end-to-end implementation cycles for US clients. Experience with payroll/HCM migrations from one provider/platform to another. Strong understanding of US Payroll processes, controls, compliance, and implementation methodology. Demonstrated experience in project/program management and stakeholder management. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and client-management skills. Experience working with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams. Preferred Experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Ceridian/Dayforce, Paychex, or similar HCM/Payroll platforms. PMP, PRINCE2, or relevant project management certification is a plus.