Payroll Implementation Manager – Temporary
Deel
PMP
Payroll Implementation Manager
Deel
contract
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
GoPMP
About the role
- Project set-up: work with onboarding team and clients to organize and run kick off meetings and deliver implementation; create, maintain and manage project plans
- Client and project management: support project review calls, coordinate and deliver on project streams; manage scope changes and delivery schedule
- Payroll process requirements: define and set-up client payroll processes, establish payroll and data requirements, manage payroll calendar
- Documentation: maintain detailed project documentation including project plans, status reports and process documentation
- System set-up and parallel payroll process: define, agree and configure interfaces, reports and system configurations to deliver parallel and live payroll for month 1 and 2
- Go-live transition, sign-off and documentation: work with client to sign-off, document client specific needs and processes; generate reports to analyze, audit and reconcile payroll data
- Reports: map GL reports if required
- Communication: act as point of contact for all payroll project matters for the client; schedule and attend weekly client calls reporting status, risks, actions, issues and dependencies
- Project management: lead and manage end-to-end implementation of a global payroll system ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
- Client management and requirements gathering: gather key requirements from clients and stakeholders (HR, Finance) and guide technical payroll onboarding
- Compliance: ensure payroll processes adhere to local tax and labor laws and keep up-to-date with changes
- Data migration: oversee migration of payroll data from legacy systems ensuring data accuracy and security
- Testing and change management: develop and execute comprehensive testing plans, identify and resolve system issues, and implement change management strategies to ensure seamless transition
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in global payroll implementation and payroll operations
- 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
- Authorization to work in the country of residence; may require visa sponsorship (application queries)
Benefits
- Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
- Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
- The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
- Scalable benefits, rewards, and perks reflecting commitment to inclusivity and access for all
- Accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
global payroll implementationpayroll operationspayroll processesdata migrationtesting planssystem configurationreport generationproject planningscope managementcompliance with tax and labor laws
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingproject managementclient managementrequirements gatheringtime managementleadershiporganizational skillsadaptability
Certifications
PMP
