HRIS International Payroll Project Manager M/F

SPIE; Doha; On-site; QAR 295,109 - 379,426; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering group based in Doha is seeking an HRIS International Payroll Project Manager. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of payroll solutions across multiple regions, ensuring effective project execution, stakeholder coordination, and system optimization. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in HR, extensive project management experience, and be proficient in English. This role includes significant responsibilities in training, risk management, and post-go-live stabilization.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in HRIS payroll project management.
• International experience required.
• Fluent English mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and deployment of payroll systems.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage system enhancements and incidents.

Skills

Payroll mechanisms

Multi-country environments

HRIS project expertise

International project management

Vendor coordination

UAT management

Change management

Transversal leadership

Organizational rigor

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s degree in HR

Job description

HRIS International Payroll Project Manager M/F

HRIS International Payroll Project Manager M/F

Contract type

Fixed-term-contract

Contractual hours

Full time

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1 – MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Lead the implementation and deployment of the Sunfish solution across the four main countries of the Group as well as two countries in Asia by ensuring:

• Project follow-up from kick‑off to go‑live
• Coordination of internal and external stakeholders
• Validation of deliverables produced by the service provider
• Setup of RUN and post‑deployment support
• Training of local teams
• Ensure the quality, compliance, and operational performance of the payroll system.

2 – ROLE POSITIONING

Reporting to the MEA BU Director

International transversal role

Main interface between:

• Country HR teams
• Finance
• IT/IS
• Service provider
• Software editor and integration

Responsible for proper project execution and post go‑live stabilization.

3 – MISSIONS

Project Phase

Organization and facilitation of the kick‑off

Development and monitoring of the project schedule

Coordination of business workshops

Monitoring of deliverables produced by the provider (Asia White Papers)

Functional validation of system configurations

Management of the following phases:

• Design
• Configuration
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Data Migration
• Cutover
• Go‑live

Risk management and escalation when necessary

RUN & Stabilization Phase

Implementation of functional support

Organization of the RUN governance model

Coordination of regulatory changes

Monitoring of incidents and anomalies

Management of system enhancements

Relationship management with the software editor and provider

User training and knowledge transfer

4 – DETAILED ACTIVITIES

• Monitoring of project planning and milestones
• Facilitation of project committees
• Validation of service provider deliverables
• Organization of testing campaigns
• Supervision of data migration
• Multi‑time zone coordination (Europe / Asia)
• Structuring of post go‑live support
• Development of training materials
• Continuous improvement of payroll processes

5 – AUTHORITY LEVEL

• Validation of functional deliverables
• Arbitration on project priorities
• Escalation of major risks
• Contribution to system evolution decisions

Profile

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

Strong understanding of payroll mechanisms
Good understanding of multi‑country environments
HRIS project expertise
Understanding of Finance / IT / Data challenges

Technical Skills

International project management
Vendor coordination
UAT management
RUN structuring
Change management
Training facilitation

Soft Skills

Transversal leadership
Organizational rigor
Excellent communication
Decision‑making capability
Intercultural adaptability
Resilience

PROFILE & ACCESS TO THE POSITION

Master’s degree in HR
6 to 10 years of experience
Experience in HRIS payroll project management
International experience required
Fluent English mandatory
Experience in vendor coordination appreciated

Working at SPIE

What can we offer you?

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, colour, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or marital status.

Location

Minimum level of experience required

6 years or more

Required authorisations

-

Languages

English (D-Full professional proficiency)

We aspire to create a workplace where differences are not only acknowledged but celebrated. By bringing together unique perspectives, skills, and backgrounds, we aim to foster innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. Our ambition is to leverage diversity as a powerful asset that drives collaboration and enables us to achieve shared success.

General information

Organisation

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.