Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Global Payroll Implementation Lead (FTC)

Contract Length: 12 Months

Job Summary

The Global Payroll Implementation Lead is responsible for coordinating and delivering multi-country payroll implementations, supporting the HRIS payroll ecosystem, and ensuring successful integration of countries into the global payroll operating model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and transition of payroll activities across multiple countries, including coordination with vendors, HR, Finance, and local country teams. Ensure payroll processes, data, and system configurations meet applicable statutory, compliance, and regulatory requirements across supported regions. Work closely with corporate tax, finance, operations leaders, and HR to address matters relating to global payroll integrations and HRIS alignment. Support the integration activities for acquired companies and new countries -- including discovery, gap analysis, data migration, and onboarding into the payroll system. Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders during payroll testing, audits, and programme reviews; provide documentation and support as required. Ensure effective use of HRIS and payroll systems, including managing and participating in testing cycles, enhancement updates, and system improvements. Review and analyse current payroll processes across countries to recommend and support implementation of best-practice models. Maintain project documentation, data governance standards, internal controls, and compliance frameworks with focus on data integrity, security, and reporting. Prepare project status updates, progress reports, and supporting documentation for leadership as required. Provide analytical support to HR and Finance during implementation cycles. Collaborate with HR and country partners to support readiness, training, and transition to ongoing operations following go-live. Other duties as assigned to support programme delivery.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to understand, map, and leverage payroll and HRIS systems to support multi-country implementations and propose solutions aligned to business needs. Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills, including ability to navigate complex environments. Ability to negotiate, influence, and maintain constructive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to balance multiple tasks and timelines across countries with shifting priorities. Able to work independently and meet implementation deadlines. Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential data with discretion. Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and organisational skills. Strong project managment skills Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal) across technical and non-technical audiences. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Effective collaboration and customer-service mindset when interacting with employees, clients, vendors, and colleagues globally.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field preferred. Experience with Platforms such as UKG, Workday, Deel etc are am advantage Experience supporting or leading payroll projects, implementations, or systems transitions preferred. Experience with HRIS or payroll system administration. Experience operating in multi-country, multi-state, or complex matrix environments strongly preferred. Certified Payroll Professional is a plus. * Experience with programme delivery, integrations, acquisitions, or implementation projects is required.