Senior Enterprise Payroll Program Lead

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri is seeking a Senior Payroll Program Lead to oversee end-to-end payroll system implementations across North America. You will partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and vendors to drive governance, data conversion, testing, deployment, and post-production stabilization.

The role requires 10+ years in payroll systems, including leadership of large transformations, with ADP experience and strong PM skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in payroll systems
• 5+ years in leading complex payroll system implementations
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now Payroll and ADP Workforce Manager Time & Attendance
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing, payroll operations, payroll compliance, and enterprise payroll systems
• Experience managing payroll testing, parallel testing, payroll validation, UAT, and production deployment activities
• Experience navigating complex multi-legal entity payroll environments
• Proficiency in project/program management methodologies, implementation governance, project scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder management
• Experience leading payroll transformation initiatives preferred
• Experience implementing payroll vendor, HRIS, and benefits system integrations preferred
• Knowledge of payroll reporting, analytics, and workforce management solutions preferred
• Certifications such as PMP or PMI-ACP preferred
• Experience leading organizational change management initiatives preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced program and project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and promoting DENSO's values and culture

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise payroll system programs from planning through implementation, deployment, and post-production stabilization
• Build partnerships with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, Benefits, and vendors
• Establish program governance, roadmaps, resource plans, communication plans, and timelines
• Lead system configuration, data conversion, testing, validation, deployment, and production readiness
• Evaluate readiness, mitigate risks, resolve complex issues, and direct project teams
• Lead governance meetings, communicate status, and align stakeholders
• Ensure implementations comply with regulatory requirements and governance standards
• Provide functional leadership and coordination for Payroll Systems resources
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes, automation, reporting, and operations
• Manage implementation budgets, vendor engagements, and professional services

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Payroll processing

Payroll operations

Data conversion

Testing and validation

Risk management

Payroll reporting

Analytics

UAT

Implementation governance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

ADP Workforce Manager Time & Attendance

ADP Workforce Now Payroll

HRIS Integrations

Workforce Management Solutions

Job description

Jobtailor in Missouri is seeking a Senior Payroll Program Lead to oversee end-to-end payroll system implementations across North America. You will partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and vendors to drive governance, data conversion, testing, deployment, and post-production stabilization.

The role requires 10+ years in payroll systems, including leadership of large transformations, with ADP experience and strong PM skills.