Payroll Systems Delivery Manager

We are seeking a Payroll Systems Delivery Manager to lead the strategy, optimization, and delivery of enterprise payroll systems, with a primary focus on Workday Payroll
. This role partners closely with Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to drive system enhancements, software releases, testing, process improvements, and operational efficiencies while leading and developing a high-performing Systems team.

• Lead Workday Payroll configuration, enhancements, system releases, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop business and functional requirements and translate payroll needs into scalable system solutions.
• Manage end-to-end projects, including timelines, milestones, ownership, communications, testing, and change management.
• Partner with IT and Payroll stakeholders to coordinate software releases, technical resources, system requirements, and deliverables.
• Oversee SIT, UAT, regression testing, data validation, quality control, and analysis to ensure system functionality meets business requirements.
• Manage day-to-day Systems team priorities, processes, procedures, and workload while driving efficiency and standardization.
• Identify and implement process and workflow improvements that enhance payroll operations and system effectiveness.
• Ensure payroll systems and processes support SOX 404 internal controls, accuracy, reconciliation, and compliance requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Payroll Systems team through performance management, career development, staffing, and workforce planning.
• Manage operational and personnel budgets while supporting recruiting, hiring, compensation, and career advancement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, or a related field required.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification required.
• 6+ years of enterprise software configuration experience with increasing responsibility, including 4+ years of Workday Payroll experience.
• Experience managing Workday Payroll testing, software releases, analytics, and cross-functional projects.
• Leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.