Payroll Product Manager

People Soft Payroll Product Manager / Payroll System Product Management

Our client is a leading higher education organization based out of California, looking to hire a Payroll Product Manager on a contract basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive transformative change across a large and complex environment. The #1 feature of this role? You’ll have end-to-end responsibility for shaping Payroll and Absence Management strategy for a sizeable, multi-location workforce. If you thrive in environments that challenge your leadership, analytical and stakeholder management skills, this is for you.

This position is ideal for someone eager to work on high-impact projects with executive visibility and to lead cross‑functional initiatives that truly move the needle. You’ll gain firsthand experience shaping policy, driving compliance, and enabling modern HR technology—all while enjoying a supportive team and flexible, remote‑first work culture.

Contract Duration: 12 months with potential to extend

• 7+ years of product management experience (Payroll, HR, or Benefits systems)
• Demonstrated leadership of payroll or HR technology initiatives in large, complex, or shared‑services environments
• Strong project management and organizational skills—can balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Stakeholder engagement and communication skills (comfortable with both technical and non‑technical audiences)
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to make data‑driven recommendations
• Knowledge of product development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)

• Expert knowledge of People Soft HCM;
  Payroll and Absence management modules
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations, workforce administration, and union agreements
• Prior consulting, contract, or interim leadership experience

• Payroll and Absence Management Systems
• Heavy interaction with People Soft HCM
• Agile/Scrum/Waterfall methodologies

• Own and define product vision and strategy for Payroll and Absence Management
• Lead roadmap definition and execution for projects aligned to compliance, policy, and operational objectives
• Partner with operations, IT, business leaders, and locations to define and prioritize initiatives
• Oversee requirements gathering, development, testing, and deployment of features/enhancements
• Lead change management including communications, training, and adoption support
• Ensure solutions adhere to organizational policies and regulatory requirements
• Develop handoff materials for long-term sustainability
• Regularly provide updates to leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes

• Medical Insurance – Multiple options for employees and families
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, Dependent Care)
• Voluntary Life, Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) with match (pre and post‑tax options)
• Paid Sick Time
• Legal & Identity Protection Plans
• Pre‑tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying; no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.