Project Manager - Payroll Job Listing at Kelly Services in San Juan, San Juan (Job ID US3573714_BH9863911)

Description

Job Title: Project Manager - Payroll Kelly Services is recruiting a strong Project Manager on behalf of one of our client companies for a crucial multi-year payroll project. This critical role will lead the implementation of payroll solutions across the LATAM region, ensuring a seamless transition to a new vendor provider. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of new payroll solutions for all Latin American countries.
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams involving HR Operations, Technology, Compensation & Benefits, Treasury, and Accounting teams.
• Guide and direct Payroll Country Operations SMEs during implementation.
• Oversee all project phases: design, configuration, testing, cutover, and hyper-care.
• Coordinate with technology teams to develop integration solutions between Workday and vendor systems.
• Operate under the Project Management Office and established governance structures.
• Partner with vendors' implementation and account teams to drive joint success.
• Manage change by engaging key stakeholders, including Country HR, Regional HR, and Finance Directors.
• Manage timelines and budgets to achieve project milestones.
• Report and manage the RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
• Utilize project management tools such as MS Project and Smartsheet.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.
• 5+ years of operational experience managing projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large, complex projects; experience with payroll implementation projects preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities with proven experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with payroll providers is an advantage.

Top Required Skills:

1. Payroll operational experience and processing payroll for a country.
2. Communication skills in English and Spanish.
3. Experience with payroll vendor/platform changes.
4. Effective work management, prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.
5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.

Work Environment:

• Type: Team and Individual roles within an office environment.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead transformational payroll changes, apply today to join one of Kelly Services' esteemed client companies!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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