Senior Associate – Workforce Technology, Payroll Implementation

PwC

. Lead assigned implementation workstreams across discovery, design, configuration, testing, and cutover phases .

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeAtlanta • California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead assigned implementation workstreams across discovery, design, configuration, testing, and cutover phases
Facilitate client working sessions to gather requirements, validate configuration decisions, and resolve open items
Document current-state payroll processes and translate them into configuration requirements
Support data migration activities including data mapping, validation, and parallel processing
Conduct and facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), track defects, and drive resolution with client teams
Advise clients on payroll compliance requirements, pay rules, and leading practices as they relate to system design
Prepare and deliver client-facing status updates, issue logs, and workstream documentation
Mentor junior team members on implementation methodology and client engagement standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
3 years of experience
Hands-on implementation experience with enterprise payroll platforms (Workday, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, UKG Pro, Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, Paycom, or similar)
End-to-end payroll implementation experience, including requirements, configuration, testing, and go-live
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
Experience managing payroll for multi-jurisdictional or international employee populations
Ability to run client-facing meetings and manage stakeholder expectations without senior oversight
Familiarity with HRIS data migration and parallel run processes
Experience identifying and documenting payroll process gaps and recommending system-enabled solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401k
holiday pay
vacation
personal and family sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

implementationdata migrationdata mappinguser acceptance testingpayroll complianceconfigurationtestinggo-livepayroll process documentationsystem-enabled solutions

Soft Skills

client engagementmentoringfacilitationstakeholder managementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeCPP (Certified Payroll Professional)