Payroll Tech Lead — Global Payroll & Automation Leader

Morgan Stanley; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced Technology Payroll Lead (VP level) to oversee payroll technology services and act as the primary regional tech contact for payroll issues, enhancements, and priorities. You will lead cross-functional teams across HR, Finance, and IT to ensure reliable payroll processing and strong data security.

The role requires 8–10 years in payroll system operations, expertise with Workday or similar HRIS, and proven project leadership across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in payroll system management and operations.
• Experience with Payroll and HRIS systems (Workday or equivalent).
• Ability to lead technical projects and coordinate multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in payroll system design, integration, and optimization.
• Lead payroll-related technical projects from conception to completion, including timelines and resources.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless payroll processing.
• Manage vendor relationships during implementation and support.
• Identify improvements, including AI and automation, to enhance payroll operations.
• Communicate complex payroll topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Workday

SAP

ADP GlobalView

ADP eTime/Kronos

Jira

Automation tools (Alteryx, UI Path)

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced Technology Payroll Lead (VP level) to oversee payroll technology services and act as the primary regional tech contact for payroll issues, enhancements, and priorities. You will lead cross-functional teams across HR, Finance, and IT to ensure reliable payroll processing and strong data security.

The role requires 8–10 years in payroll system operations, expertise with Workday or similar HRIS, and proven project leadership across global teams.