Payroll Systems Senior Program Manager
$141,000–$176,000 year
HybridSouthfield, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead enterprise payroll system programs from planning through implementation, deployment, and post-production stabilization across North America. Build collaborative partnerships with Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Benefits, business leaders, and third-party vendors to support strategic initiatives. Establish program governance, roadmaps, and timelines while directing cross-functional activities including system configuration, data conversion, testing, and production readiness. Evaluate implementation readiness, mitigate risks, and resolve complex issues to ensure successful deployments. Manage implementation budgets, vendor engagements, and professional service resources. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls while driving continuous improvement in processes and automation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience, including 5+ years leading complex payroll system implementation or enterprise payroll transformation programs
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now Payroll and ADP Workforce Manager Time & Attendance or comparable enterprise payroll platforms
- Comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing, payroll operations, payroll compliance, and enterprise payroll systems
- Experience managing payroll testing, parallel testing, payroll validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production deployment activities
- Experience navigating complex multi-legal entity payroll environments while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
- Demonstrated proficiency in project/program management methodologies, implementation governance, project scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder management
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading regional or enterprise payroll transformation initiatives
- Experience implementing payroll vendor, HRIS, and benefits system integrations
- Knowledge of payroll reporting, analytics, and workforce management solutions
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project/program management certification
- Experience leading organizational change management initiatives supporting payroll transformation
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