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Payroll Project Manager

Job in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listing for: Southwest Economic Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-03
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Business Systems & Technology Analysis, IT Business Analyst, Change Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Payroll Process Improvement
  • Payroll Process Improvement
  • Lead initiatives that improve payroll efficiency, standardization, and process effectiveness.
  • Identify automation opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Develop and maintain payroll governance, procedures, and best practices.
Acquisitions & Integrations
  • Serve as the payroll lead for mergers, acquisitions, and business integrations.
  • Manage payroll conversion efforts for newly acquired companies.
  • Develop repeatable integration strategies that support organizational growth.
Payroll Systems & Technology
  • Lead payroll-related system enhancements, testing, and implementations.
  • Ensure data integrity between payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, and financial systems.
  • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize payroll technology.
Organizational & Operational Projects
  • Support initiatives involving organizational restructuring, company realignments, and workforce changes.
  • Evaluate payroll structures, labor allocations, and organizational hierarchies for efficiency and reporting accuracy.
  • Lead cross-functional projects impacting payroll operations.
Compliance & Controls
  • Support payroll compliance, audit readiness, and internal control initiatives.
  • Evaluate operational risks and recommend process improvements.
  • Maintain payroll documentation and governance standards.
Required Qualifications
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 5+ years of payroll, HR operations, HRIS, or related business operations experience.
  • Experience leading complex projects, process improvements, or system implementations.
  • Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups.
Preferred Education & Experience
  • Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or multi-company payroll environments.
  • Experience with UKG, ADP, Workday, Dayforce, or similar HCM/payroll platforms.
  • Experience with in manufacturing or other multi-location organizations.
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401k Matching
Work Environment

This position is based in both an at-home and a professional office setting. It is primarily a sedentary position, involving regular use of a computer and standard office equipment. The role requires sustained attention to detail, focus on administrative and system tasks, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Standard business hours apply.

PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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