Payroll Project Manager 80%

Keywords: Payroll, HR, Project Manager, SAP Workday

Our client is an international Tier1 bank located in Zurich.

We're looking for a contractor/consultant acting as Project Manager covering a wide area of activity, focused on delivering mid to large size payroll projects, enhancements of HR Operations processes and reporting.

Tasks

- Coordinate and complete Global payroll framework
- Overall coordination, planning and steering the global Payroll implementation
- Responsibility for a timely implementation and alignment with other initiatives/programs
- Establishing adequate tools and measures to manage the stream, track progress and timely reporting
- Establishing adequate communication material and communicate effectively to management
- Coordination & steering rollout activities (eg testing coordination, trainings)
- Provide competent guidance to the questions raised by the stakeholders related to the projects/mandates
- Work closely with payroll experts, global payroll manager, and process owners to identify activities on the critical path
- Build and control the project schedule and track progress
- Escalate issues and mitigation plans throughout the project life cycle and manage stakeholders' expectations

Requirements

- Several years of experience in a similar position as Project Officer, Project Manager or Consultant
- Previous payroll experience
- Knowledge of SAP Workday preferable
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Proactive working style, highly reliable, not hesitating to take ownership
- Open-minded and able to deal with different cultures
- Fluency in English (written & spoken)

This is an exciting contract opportunity to join a leading financial firm.

Start Date is ASAP

The assignment is planned for 6 MONTHS with optional prolongation.