[Remote] Project Manager HCM Payroll

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Connect Centric is a strategy execution consulting team that partners with clients to transform strategies into measurable outcomes. The company is seeking a Project Manager to lead the payroll workstream for enterprise HCM initiatives focused on UKG and Workday, coordinating planning, requirements, testing, implementation readiness, cutover, and operational transition. The role also manages stakeholders, risks, documentation, communications, process improvement, and post-implementation stabilization.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution tracking for the payroll workstream across UKG, Workday, and related workforce management initiativesDevelop, maintain, and track payroll workstream plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, action items, and implementation activitiesFacilitate payroll workstream meetings; prepare materials, document decisions, track follow-up actions, and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadershipCoordinate with payroll, HR, finance, operations, IT, the Senior Program Manager, vendors, and implementation partners to clarify scope, align priorities, and resolve risks and issuesCoordinate payroll requirements, configuration decisions, business workflows, integrations, data validation, testing, and implementation readiness for UKG and WorkdaySupport payroll cutover, implementation, transition planning, and post-implementation stabilizationMaintain dashboards, status reports, decision logs, risk, assumption, issue, and dependency (RAID) logs, action trackers, and other payroll project documentationCommunicate payroll delivery status, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, compliance considerations, and adoption impacts to leadership and affected teamsSupport payroll process improvement, change management, stakeholder readiness, training coordination, and adoption planningApply client-approved project standards, templates, governance routines, and delivery methods; follow client policies, confidentiality expectations, information security requirements, and applicable compliance standardsAssess payroll operations, workforce processes, data considerations, platform roadmaps, and vendor capabilities to recommend practical solutions and improvementsHelp ensure deliverables meet business needs, quality expectations, compliance requirements, data integrity standards, configuration expectations, and delivery commitments while balancing enhancements, stakeholder requests, and deadlines
Skills

Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience providing business analysis, technology delivery, and senior project management support for enterprise HCM or payroll platform initiativesExperience supporting payroll initiatives involving both UKG and Workday, including project planning, enhancements, requirements definition, configuration coordination, payroll workflow alignment, and integration coordinationExperience coordinating payroll testing, data validation, security and access considerations, reporting, readiness, training support, adoption, issue resolution, and post-implementation stabilizationHands-on experience using UKG and Workday to support payroll workstream delivery, project reporting, issue tracking, stakeholder communications, implementation and testing coordination, cutover planning, and decision supportExperience supporting complex payroll or HCM workstreams involving payroll, HR, finance, operations, technology teams, vendors, implementation partners, and senior stakeholdersWorking knowledge of payroll operations, payroll compliance requirements, time and attendance, absence management, benefits, workforce scheduling, reporting, and employee self-serviceStrong understanding of scope, schedule, budget, risk, issue, escalation protocols, dependency, resource, change, benefits, and stakeholder managementExperience supporting Agile or other delivery methodologies in enterprise platform, ERP, HRIS, payroll, workforce management, or HCM environmentsAbility to work with stakeholders to define payroll and HCM solutions, delivery approaches, project decisions, and operational readiness plans, and to interpret vendor feedback and recommend actionsExperience preparing and presenting project reports, dashboards, status updates, decision materials, risk summaries, and payroll implementation readiness updatesStrong planning, organization, facilitation, analysis, problem-solving, and time management skills, with excellent documentation and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex payroll and HCM concepts, risks, tradeoffs, and implementation impacts to business stakeholders and leadershipProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and related collaboration toolsExperience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, DevOps, or equivalent delivery management toolsPMP, CAPM, SAFe, Agile, Scrum, Prosci, ITIL, Workday, UKG, HRIS, payroll, or a similar certification
Benefits

Fully remote candidates within the United States will be considered if they demonstrate substantial experience leading large-scale Workday implementations as a project manager, program manager, engagement manager, or delivery lead.This position is hybrid (2x per week)
Company Overview

Connect Centric provides your Federal agency with contact center governance, customer experience, technology, and operations services. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://connectcentric.com/.