Senior Payroll Project Manager
Kforce Inc.
Doral, FL
- 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
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- PMP or similar project management certification preferred
- 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
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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About the Company
Kforce Inc.
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.
Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.