Senior Payroll Project Manager

Title: Senior Payroll Project Manager

Location: Miami, FL (3/2 hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months+

Rate: $65 - $73/hour

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Project Manager Contractor with proven experience in Dayforce/Lawson Payroll implementation, optimization, and payroll process management. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead complex payroll projects, collaborate with cross‑functional companies and teams, and confidently engage with executive leadership to drive decision‑making and ensure successful outcomes.

• Lead end‑to‑end payroll project planning, execution, and delivery, across multiple projects ensuring compliance with all federal, state, international and local regulations.
• Manage system implementations, upgrades, and integrations, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and go‑live support.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to streamline payroll processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison between payroll operations, IT, Vendor and executive leadership, providing clear project updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, timelines, and status reports.
• Oversee payroll data integrity, audits, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Train and mentor payroll staff on system functionality and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of payroll project management experience, with at least 3 years working directly with Dayforce/Lawson. Payroll Operations Experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing payroll system implementations or large‑scale process improvements.
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present complex payroll and system concepts to senior leadership.
• In‑depth knowledge of payroll regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting standards.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.

• Strategic and detail‑oriented mindset
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• …and much more!

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.

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