Payroll Timekeeping Lead

GM • Warren, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Timekeeping Lead will serve as a strategic advisor responsible for guiding the organization through payroll process enhancements, technology optimization, and compliance‑driven transformation initiatives for Timekeeping. This role partners closely with HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Policy teams, and external vendors to design scalable, accurate, and efficient solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in payroll operations, strong analytical capabilities, and proven experience leading process improvements and change management efforts. Key areas of contribution include benchmarking industry positions on emerging payroll challenges, advising on operational best practices, and designing and implementing improved payroll processes and controls for Timekeeping.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in payroll transformation, modernization, and operational consulting.
• Strong capability in conducting current‑state assessments and designing future‑state processes.
• Project management and change management proficiency with ability to lead or support cross‑functional teams
• Ability to interpret and analyze payroll data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder‑management skills across multiple functions and leadership levels.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑starter with consultative mindset and ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• 5+ years of consulting experience or hands‑on leadership in payroll transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field strongly preferred, or related experience.
• Experience working with enterprise Payroll/HR systems such as ADP, SAP, Workday, or UKG.
• Experience working for a large, global, complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Consult on end‑to-end payroll process optimization, standardization, and simplification of Timekeeping.
• Assess current‑state operations in Timekeeping to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and error drivers.
• Recommend and implement solutions that reduce manual work, cycle time, and operational complexity.
• Lead or support organizational change management efforts including communication, training, and adoption strategies.
• Provide strategic insights informed by industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, Policy teams, and third-party vendors.
• Develop and refine quality controls, audit frameworks, and monitoring capabilities to strengthen payroll Timekeeping accuracy and compliance.
• Advise on Timekeeping system enhancements by partnering with HR, IT, and vendors to improve integration and data flows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level