Payroll Tech Lead, VP — Systems & Automation Innovator

474 MS Services Group, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Technology Payroll Lead (VP level) to oversee payroll technology services, coordinating with HR, Finance and IT to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient payroll operations across the firm. The role combines technical delivery with program management and cross‑functional collaboration.

Expect base pay between $125,000 and $175,000 per year, with additional compensation packages. This position supports a global organization, requires strong leadership, and emphasizes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 8–10 years of payroll system management and operations experience.
• Experience with Payroll and HRIS systems such as Workday or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and coordinate delivery across teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for payroll systems design, integration, and optimization.
• Lead payroll-related technical projects from conception to completion including timelines and testing.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT to ensure seamless payroll processing.
• Manage external vendors during project implementation and ongoing support.
• Evaluate payroll systems for improvements including AI and automation.
• Communicate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage production incidents, system enhancements, and integrations.

Skills

Payroll systems

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Workday

SAP

ADP GlobalView

Kronos

Alteryx

UI Path

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Technology Payroll Lead (VP level) to oversee payroll technology services, coordinating with HR, Finance and IT to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient payroll operations across the firm. The role combines technical delivery with program management and cross‑functional collaboration.

Expect base pay between $125,000 and $175,000 per year, with additional compensation packages. This position supports a global organization, requires strong leadership, and emphasizes