Public Sector HCM & Payroll Implementation Lead

Crowe

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 100,400 - 205,300

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Crowe is seeking an experienced Lead Government Consultant to join our public sector consulting practice. You will lead projects modernizing HCM and payroll systems, managing teams, and delivering actionable recommendations for government clients.

The role requires 5–8 years in management consulting, HR/payroll expertise, and strong leadership. We offer remote nationwide opportunities in the United States with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree and 5–8 years of management consulting experience.
Current certification in CBAP, CSM, PMI-PBA, or PMP.
Deep knowledge of HR/Payroll processes.
Experience implementing payroll or HCM software, including system configuration and testing.
Experience using ALM software (JIRA, DevOps, ELM).
Experience performing work in a structured Agile or Scrum environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead and coach within a matrixed environment.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and quantitative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
A consistent record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

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
Support clients with analytical research to align policies, procedures, and business needs with configured functionality
Apply Agile methodology to write user stories, plan and monitor development and deployment progress, and demonstrate delivered functionality
Support testing and reconciliation from the functional / business process perspective
Deliver high-quality written reports, process documentation, and engaging client presentations
Work closely with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Support proposal development, client relationship management, and business development efforts