Payroll System Implementation Project Manager

Huntington Health•Pasadena, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Using independent judgement provides professional level support in maintaining the payroll configuration and design across systems (Workday and Ultimate Kronos Group) during the UKG project implementation. This includes identification of appropriate solutions, development of implementation schedules in close collaboration with EIS, and overseeing/managing resource work efforts and allocations to achieve project goals. Serves as a subject matter expert in the functional area of payroll and assists with ensuring data integrity, developing system testing plans, testing of system changes, analyzing and auditing data, report writing, system configuration, analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities, and end-user training/change management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Deep understanding of FLSA, wage and hour compliance, payroll tax compliance, and other relevant HR/payroll regulations.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to convey technical information to all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment, leading project team members at varying levels within the organization.
Ability to manage multiple project tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and tools (such as MS Project).
Ability to guide project team(s) in resolution of problems, concerns, challenges.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science, accounting, business or related field preferred.
Workday Pro Certification in Payroll, Absence Management, or HCM.
CPP certification or equivalent advanced payroll compliance experience.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Process Improvement certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green/Black Belt).
Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci).

Responsibilities

Maintaining the payroll configuration and design across systems (Workday and Ultimate Kronos Group) during the UKG project implementation.
Identification of appropriate solutions.
Development of implementation schedules in close collaboration with EIS.
Overseeing/managing resource work efforts and allocations to achieve project goals.
Serving as a subject matter expert in the functional area of payroll.
Ensuring data integrity.
Developing system testing plans.
Testing of system changes.
Analyzing and auditing data.
Report writing.
System configuration.
Analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities.
End-user training/change management.