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EY- GDS Consulting People Consulting (PC) Payroll Manager
Managing global workforce in todays fast changing and highly disrupted environment is becoming increasingly complex. As member of our PC practice youll be part of a team that support clients in aligning their HR function with the Organizational plans while keeping employee experience as one of the core considerations. When you join us you will gain cross functional multi industry and a truly global work experience to take your career in the right direction.
The opportunity
We are looking for Managers with expertise in Payroll to join the PC team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a leading global professional services organisation whilst being instrumental in the growth of the PC team.
Your Key Responsibilities :
- Grow the GDS payroll consulting practice through strong collaboration and relationship building with EY global offices.
- Implement and execute internal processes to ensure achievement of metrics on productivity utilization head count growth and penetration
- Ensure quality of delivery and all aspects of operational management. Manage engagement risk project economics manage escalations and ensure effective planning and budgeting
- Develop thought leadership collateral tools techniques methodologies to build and enhance payroll offering within the practice
- Provide expertise and direction to the team on client engagements involving Payroll service areas (Payroll Inputs Gross to Net processing Payroll remittances Garnishments Workforce management etc.).
- Design of payroll delivery options (consolidation of multiple payrolls vendor advisory shared service centre development use of technology to generate efficiencies) and payroll transition management
- Perform role of counsellor and coach define and set goals conduct performance reviews and ensure ongoing learning and development of the team
- Implement strong people practices and policies; provide counselling support to individuals in the team for their learning and development performance management and career growth
- Drive effective client communication cadence and build relations with client and project counterparts across global locations. Ensure to obtain excellent feedback from the client and global project counterparts
Skills and attributes for success :
High integrity and commitment to work in a new and challenging environmentAbility to manage ambiguity and be proactiveStrong communication and presentation skillsCross cultural awareness and sensitivityHigh energy levels agility and adaptabilityOpen to travel nationally and internationally for client projects that are approved as per EY and country specific travel advisory guidelines.To qualify for the role you must have
12 - 16 years of experience in Payroll operations and consulting domainMinimum 8 - 10 years of experience in global payroll advisoryMasters degree in Finance / HR or full time MBAWork experience in payroll implementation and transformation programs and working as part of a global distributed teamStrong understanding of 1 or more payroll technology systems ADP PeopleSoft SAP etc.Experience in managing large teams as well as multiple engagements simultaneouslyProviding advice and guidance on client projects in subject matter areasIdeally youll also have
Technical proficiencies in payroll; take a practical / business driven approach to solving complex global payroll client challengesLed payroll project work streams from planning through to implementation managing project resources and budgets effectivelyExposure to Workforce Management tools such as Kronos and other similar time & attendance toolsSupported other regions in client pursuit activities in the payroll space by developing proposals and presentationsAbility to review current processes to identify key metrics to evaluate operational performance compared to internal performance objectives and Payroll industry leading practices benchmarksFacilitated clients in movement of the payroll delivery to a 3rd party outsource provider - developing a strong governance model to drive the vendor performance and delivery of servicesExperience of working with the global payroll vendors such as ADP RAMCO etcProject managementFPC / CPP / PMP and other payroll related certifications will be an added advantageExperience of working with a Big 4 consulting firmWhat we look for
Professionals who are independent self-motivated proactive results-oriented and able to provide a high level of customer satisfaction through the delivery of world-class support services. Apart from day-to-day activities the candidate is expected to be involved in strategic planning to grow the team.Technical experts with commercial acumen relevant experiences and high degree of enthusiasm to adapt and learn in a fast-moving environmentProfessionals who are willing to work in an environment of continual professional development drive to take on new responsibilities and projects and work experiences with clients across geographiesWhat working at EY offers
At EY were dedicated to helping our clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus we offer :
Support coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for youEY Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients people society and the planet while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data AI and advanced technology EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
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Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Dayforce,Paychex,Payroll Management,Ceridian,Paylocity,SOX,Payroll,ADP,Kronos,Human Resources,JD Edwards,Workday
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1