Implementation SME Payroll

h3Implementation SME Payroll /h3pThe Payroll Implementation SME is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of payroll implementations, transformations, and migrations. The role works closely with HR, Finance, Payroll Operations, Technology teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure payroll solutions are implemented accurately, compliantly, and on schedule. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3Project Delivery /h3ulliLead end-to-end payroll implementation for Switzerland and Austria. /liliMaintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and governance structures. /liliManage dependencies, risks, issues, and escalations throughout the project lifecycle. /liliEnsure successful transition from implementation to business-as-usual operations. /li /ulh3Requirements Design /h3ulliGather and document payroll business requirements. /liliFacilitate process design workshops with stakeholders. /liliDefine future-state payroll processes and operating models. /liliEnsure alignment with legal, regulatory, and company requirements. /li /ulh3Vendor Stakeholder Management /h3ulliAct as the primary point of contact between business teams and implementation partners. /liliManage vendor deliverables and track progress against agreed milestones. /liliBuild strong relationships with HR, Finance, IT, Compliance, and Payroll teams. /li /ulh3Data Migration Testing /h3ulliOversee payroll data cleansing, validation, and migration activities. /liliCoordinate system integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and parallel payroll runs. /liliEnsure defects are identified, tracked, and resolved. /li /ulh3Change Management /h3ulliSupport organisational readiness and change activities. /liliDevelop training materials and support documentation. /liliCoordinate communications and stakeholder engagement throughout the programme. /li /ulh3Risk Compliance /h3ulliEnsure payroll processes comply with local legislation, tax, and statutory requirements. /liliMaintain project risk logs and mitigation plans. /liliSupport audit and control requirements during implementation. /li /ulh3Required Skills Experience /h3ulliProven experience of payroll implementations, payroll transitions, or payroll transformation programmes. /liliStrong understanding of payroll processing, controls, and compliance requirements. /liliExperience working with global payroll providers and payroll technologies. /liliDemonstrated project management experience within complex, cross-functional environments. /liliStrong stakeholder management and communication skills. /liliExperience with data migration, testing, and cutover planning. /liliAbility to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines. /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3ulliDegree in Business, HR, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. /liliProject Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent). /liliPayroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent desirable). /liliExperience with platforms such as Workday and SDW. /li /ulh3Key Competencies /h3ulliProject Leadership /liliBusiness Analysis /liliStakeholder Management /liliRisk Issue Management /liliVendor Management /liliChange Management /liliProcess Improvement /liliCommunication Influencing /liliAttention to Detail /liliProblem Solving /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr