Public Sector HCM Payroll & Systems Implementation Lead

Crowe

Oakbrook Terrace (IL)

Remote

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 practice, driving modernization efforts for HR/Payroll systems and HCM capabilities. You will lead teams, shape solutions, and deliver measurable improvements across government clients.

The role emphasizes management consulting expertise, certifications, and a track record in payroll/HCM implementations within a structured Agile environment. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

5 to 8 years of professional experience in management consulting.
Current certification in CBAP, CSM, PMI-PBA, or PMP.
In-depth knowledge of HR/Payroll processes.
Prior experience implementing payroll or HCM software, including system configuration and testing.
Prior 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 experience working with public sector clients.
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.

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.