Senior Payroll Implementation

. Lead global payroll implementation projects across multiple regions and countries .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBuenos Aires • ArgentinaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global payroll implementation and project management, with a strong focus on managing cross-functional, multi-country projects and end-to-end payroll processes. Proficient in stakeholder management, risk management, and the use of various HR/payroll systems and tools.

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Global Payroll ImplementationProject ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipPayroll System IntegrationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

End-to-End Payroll ImplementationPayroll Activities KnowledgeMulti-Country Payroll ExperiencePayroll Interfaces KnowledgeImplementation MethodologiesData Flows UnderstandingAccounting Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDocumentation SkillsPresentation SkillsClient Relationship ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMS ProjectExcelWordVisioPowerPointWorkdaySAPOracleHRMS Modules

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPRINCE2 Certification

Industry Keywords

Global PayrollProject GovernanceChange ManagementFeasibility StudiesRisk Management PlansSteering Committee MeetingsAI ToolsAutomationData-Driven Payroll Enhancements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global payroll implementation projects across multiple regions and countries
Execute global payroll implementations in multi-country environments
Manage the end-to-end payroll implementation lifecycle, including planning, discovery, design, configuration, testing, parallel runs, cutover, go-live, and stabilization
Prepare detailed project plans and coordinate with clients and internal teams on project scope, parameters, and timelines
Manage project governance, status reporting, and critical paths
Prepare business requirements documents, infrastructure impact statements, feasibility studies, project charters, resource-assignment RACIs, risk-management plans, communications plans, and change-management plans
Establish standard end-to-end project approaches and procedures for internal and external systems, tools, and processes
Perform risk management, escalate issues, and maintain project communications, meeting minutes, status reports, and issue/risk logs
Serve as the primary project contact for client country leads and global stakeholders
Manage client expectations, scope, and change control; build client and stakeholder relationships
Provide executive-level updates and drive steering-committee meetings
Conduct meetings with internal teams, stakeholders, and clients to support smooth, high-quality implementations
Manage multiple simple-to-complex projects with cross-functional teams
Mentor junior resources and conduct internal training
Inspire and motivate stakeholders to achieve project goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate or Post Graduate in Accounting, Finance, HR, Administration, or Operations
8–10 years of experience in global payroll implementation and project management
Experience managing cross-functional, multi-country projects
End-to-end payroll implementation knowledge
Thorough understanding of payroll activities
Multi-country payroll experience
Knowledge of payroll interfaces, implementation methodologies, data flows, technical aspects, and accounting
Exposure to HR/payroll system integrations, including Workday, SAP, Oracle, T&A, and various HRMS modules
Excellent verbal and written communication, documentation, and presentation skills
Proven capability to define, document, and roll out procedures and processes across multiple departments or groups
Ability to work with internal and external customers globally and virtually
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
Flexibility and willingness to adjust responsibilities to developing business needs
PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an added advantage, not required
Knowledge of AI tools, automation, or data-driven payroll enhancements