European Payroll Transformation Manager

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On behalf of our international Client, we are looking for an experienced Payroll Transformation Manager to lead a major multi-country payroll outsourcing and system implementation program across the European region. In this key role, you will oversee the transition to a new external payroll provider and support the rollout of a unified time and attendance tracking system, ensuring both compliance and operational excellence across markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll and T&A transformation project, including initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure.
• Ensure all deliverables, milestones, and timelines for the payroll transition are defined, approved, and achieved.
• Act as a liaison between HR, Finance, and IT functions across multiple European entities to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Coordinate the activities of project teams, vendors, and country representatives to secure successful implementation.
• Identify and drive opportunities for process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate regional and local discussions to align transformation objectives and ensure smooth change management.
• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports to senior stakeholders and project sponsors.
• Oversee testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation support phases.
• Contribute to defining vendor contracts and scopes of service in collaboration with Procurement and Finance teams.
• Ensure all payroll and time-tracking processes meet European and local legal and compliance requirements.
• Manage risks, escalations, and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the transition of each market to the new vendor, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and adoption.

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