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Posted Mar 31, 2026

Senior Program Lead – Multi-Country HRIS & Payroll Transformation (Contract)

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Senior Program Lead – Multi-Country HRIS & Payroll Transformation (Contract)

12+ Months – Europe (Hybrid/Remote)

Mission

Drive a large-scale transformation of HR, Payroll, and Finance processes across multiple European countries, overseeing the rollout of a new HRIS landscape, modernization of payroll interfaces, and implementation of a unified service delivery model. Full leadership of program governance, multi-country deployment, vendor management, and integration coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Global HRIS Program Leadership

  • Lead a multi-country HRIS transformation covering Core HR, Payroll, Time, and Finance connectivity.

  • Define program roadmap, manage dependencies, and coordinate workstreams across regions.

  • Ensure alignment between global design and local country requirements.

SAP HR / Payroll / Finance Integration Oversight

  • Orchestrate the deployment of SAP HR and payroll interfaces across dozens of countries.

  • Supervise technical integration streams, including data migration, mapping, validation, and cutover.

  • Ensure global templates are adhered to while managing local deviations.

Service Delivery & Operations Model Redesign

  • Define future-state processes for HR operations, payroll coordination, and shared services.

  • Establish SLAs, KPIs, governance cadence, and country-level delivery frameworks.

  • Lead transition from project phase into stable global operations.

Vendor & Partner Management

  • Coordinate major HR and payroll outsourcing providers across Europe.

  • Govern performance of implementation partners, hosting providers, and technical integrators.

  • Drive RFP processes for new services when required.

Change, Communication & Stakeholder Management

  • Engage local HR, finance leaders, and IT stakeholders in 20–30+ countries.

  • Lead communication planning, training preparation, and adoption activities.

  • Host steering committees and executive-level reviews.


Ideal Consultant Profile

  • Senior HR transformation program manager with experience across multiple countries.

  • Strong background in SAP HR, payroll landscapes, and HR–Finance integration frameworks.

  • Extensive experience running service delivery operations and global transitions.

  • Comfortable coordinating outsourced delivery partners and managing complex technical workstreams.

  • Confident leading large international programs with high visibility and tight timelines.