Project Manager- Payroll System Implementation

Post Date

Jan 27, 2025

Location

Atlanta,
Georgia

ZIP/Postal Code

30308
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

ATL-758557

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Payroll Project Manager to join our Human Resources team. This individual will be helping with the payroll vendor consolidation project that we are beginning on this year at a global scale. The ideal candidate will manage various payroll transformation and compliance projects, ensuring seamless implementation of new payroll vendors globally. This role requires strong knowledge of payroll processes, compliance regulations, and project management methodologies.

Day to Day:
Lead and manage payroll transformation projects from initiation to completion.
Oversee the implementation of new payroll vendors across multiple regions.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and international payroll regulations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and senior management.
Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure project objectives are met.
Train and support HR and payroll teams on new systems and processes.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must Haves:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management handling payroll system or HRIS system implementations.
o Must have been the project lead for these types of projects
Has worked with consolidation/ implementations for a large international company
Proven experience in implementing new systems globally. (needs international experience)
Strong knowledge of payroll processes, systems, and compliance regulations.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong data conversion and data testing experience.
Knowledge of HRIS or payroll systems and integration.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:
Payroll System implementation highly preferred
PMP Certification

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.