Payroll - Dayforce Implementation Lead

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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Payroll -Dayforce Implementation Lead in San Francisco, CA.

Summary

This person will be leading the payroll team's participation in a global payroll transformation project. The client is consolidating its payroll vendor landscape and implementing Dayforce as a single unified global payroll system. This role will be responsible for the smooth transition of our U.S., Canada, Australia, entities onto the new system.
This role will be involved in all phases of the project, from planning, through implementation, to go-live. It will closely collaborate with our vendors, implementation consultants and internal payroll teams to ensure successful delivery of the project.
Duties/Day to Day Overview:

• Help lead the participation in the global payroll transformation project, transitioning payrolls from multiple vendors to a unified global provider
• Assist with UAT/Parallel testing for US and Canada
• Lead the Australia system implementation, including planning, requirements gathering, testing, data validation, cutover and go-live
• Partner with Technical and IT teams to support the build and implementation of approximately 15 Global integrations from third-party systems into the global payroll platform
• Critically review new global processes, to ensure local requirements are flagged and appropriately considered
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, Technical and IT teams, and external vendors to ensure data accuracy
• Assist with the migration and validation of data from legacy payroll systems into the new global payroll platform or data storage application
• Develop and document payroll processes, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with local regulations and company standards
• Enable adoption of new technology, systems and processes through change management, training and stakeholder engagement
• Prepare and present regular project updates and payroll reports to senior leadership

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Business related discipline
• 12+ years of payroll experience including at least 6+ in a managerial capacity at a fast-paced, high volume, high growth, multinational company
• Please note that explicit experience with Dayforce and navigating complex multi-national payrolls (especially Australian modern awards/compliance) is highly critical
• Experience in leading U.S., Canada, Australia payroll
• Proven experience leading payroll transformation or system implementation projects, ensuring seamless integration and user adoption
• Extensive stock payroll (RSU's, options, ESPP) related experience
• Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Focus on continuous improvement and standardization of payroll operations and systems
• Must be self-motivated, flexible and able to work under pressure

Additional Qualifications:
(Nice to Haves):

• Professional payroll certification (e.g. CPP or similar)
• Project management certification
• Experience working with large corporate payroll systems such as UKG, Dayforce, ADP, Workday
• Experience managing payroll for globally mobile employees and In-Country - Providers
• Experience with change management in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Experience working as part of a geographically dispersed team

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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