HCM & Payroll Systems Implementation Lead (Public Sector)

Crowe; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 100,400 - 205,300; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Lead Government Consultant to guide HCM and payroll system modernization for public sector clients. The role demands strong management consulting experience, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead teams through complex requirements and testing.

Candidates should have HR/Payroll process knowledge, payroll/HCM software implementation exposure, and excellent communication skills. Remote-friendly with a nationwide reach in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years in management consulting.
• Experience in HR/Payroll and HCM software implementations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with public sector clients to design and implement solutions that improve business processes and address organizational challenges.
• Lead and mentor business analyst teams in conducting detailed process analysis and system assessments.
• Analyze business operations and develop actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, interviews, and workshops to gather business and technical requirements.
• Document staffing models, technology systems, workflows, and associated costs.
• Deliver high-quality written reports, process documentation, and client presentations.
• Support proposal development, client relationship management, and business development efforts.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Skills

HR/Payroll knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree

CBAP / PMI-PBA / CSM / PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

IBM ELM

Job description

Crowe is seeking a Lead Government Consultant to guide HCM and payroll system modernization for public sector clients. The role demands strong management consulting experience, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead teams through complex requirements and testing.

Candidates should have HR/Payroll process knowledge, payroll/HCM software implementation exposure, and excellent communication skills. Remote-friendly with a nationwide reach in the United States.