Payroll Implementation Manager
Deel
CloudGoPMP
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
CloudGoPMP
About the role
- Organize and run project kick-off meetings and create, maintain, and manage project plans to deliver successful client roll-outs
- Coordinate and deliver on project streams; support internal and external project review calls and manage scope changes and delivery schedules
- Define and set up client payroll processes, payroll calendars, interfaces, reports, and system configurations
- Maintain detailed project documentation, status reports, and process documentation
- Configure systems and deliver parallel payroll and live payroll for month 1 and 2 as applicable
- Lead go-live transition, obtain client sign-off, and document client-specific needs and processes; generate reports to analyze, audit, and reconcile payroll data
- Map GL reports if required and act as point of contact for all payroll project matters
- Schedule and attend weekly client calls to report project status, risks, actions, issues, and dependencies and escalate issues to senior leadership as needed
- Lead end-to-end implementation of a global payroll system, oversee data migration from legacy systems, develop and execute testing plans, ensure compliance with local tax and labor laws, and implement change management strategies
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in global payroll implementation and payroll operations for Slovakian market
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance across your designated location
- Experience with payroll systems and software
- Client-facing project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently (application requires confirmation)
- Work authorization in the country of residence (application asks country and work authorization details)
- Experience processing end-to-end payroll implementations for China and familiarity with local payroll systems (application queries)