Payroll Implementation Project Manager (Contract)

LHH is seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Manager to lead a 12‑month payroll project based in NYC. This role will own the end‑to‑end implementation of Payroll, partnering with Payroll, HRIS, IT, Finance, and external vendors to ensure a compliant and successful go‑live. Candidates must have experience with Workday Payroll.

Key Focus:

• Lead full Payroll implementation

• Manage data migration, testing (UAT/parallel), and validation

• Ensure U.S. payroll compliance (federal, state, local)

• Drive cross‑functional coordination and vendor management

• Provide post‑go‑live support and reporting to stakeholders

Requirements:

• 5+ years of payroll implementation experience

• Hands‑on Workday Payroll expertise

• Strong global payroll and compliance knowledge

• Excellent project management and stakeholder skills

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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