Global Payroll Transformation Analyst

GM•Warren, MI

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Global Payroll and timekeeping is a highly efficient and vibrant team of professionals from diverse backgrounds including Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology among others. We are focused on creating an environment dedicated to providing seamless, accurate and timely pay delivery to our employees globally. The team offers a collaborative, challenging and fast paced work environment with ample opportunities to pursue growth and learning. The Payroll Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving end-to-end payroll transformation initiatives including process optimization, technology enhancements, compliance improvements and quality refinements. This role partners closely with Payroll Operations, HR, IT, Finance and external vendors to deliver scalable, accurate and compliant payroll solutions while improving efficiency, quality and employee experience. We are looking for someone with a solid background in process and transformation leadership. A proven ability to drive stakeholder engagement, lead change management and design and deliver strategic improvements to payroll operations, technology, quality and governance in complex payroll environment.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead payroll transformation, modernization and standardization
Expertise in current-state assessment and future-state process design
Familiarity with AI concepts/tools and its practical business application
Strong project and change management skills
Data storytelling: ability to analyze data and communicate insights
Ability to lead cross functional project teams and balance multiple projects
Strategic problem solving and decision making
Strong relationship management and collaboration skills
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Self-starter capable of taking initiative and working with minimal direction
Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources
Experience working with enterprise Payroll/HR systems such as ADP, SAP, Workday, UKG
Basic understanding of AI concepts and tools
3 to 5 years of experience leading payroll transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end payroll process redesign, standardization and simplification
Identify inefficiencies, control gaps and error drivers
Reduce manual work, cycle time and operational complexity
Lead change management efforts including communications, training and adoption strategies
Define payroll automation, AI and self-service opportunities
Align payroll transformation with broader HR, Finance and Digital strategies
Contribute to the strategic direction based on internal and industry knowledge
Build productive working relationships with end to end process stakeholders such as Payroll Operations, HR, Benefits, IT, Finance and external vendors
Develop enhanced quality controls and monitoring solutions to strengthen payroll operations
Partner with HRIS, IT and external vendors to optimize systems and integrations