[Hiring] Project Manager - Workday & Payroll Transformation @Sunrise Systems

Role Description

Client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic Workday, HRIS, and Payroll transformation initiatives. This role will support enterprise-wide HR technology projects, including Workday implementations, payroll transformations, system enhancements, data migration, and process optimization efforts.

The Project Manager will be responsible for driving project execution, governance, planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and reporting activities while partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external vendors. The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with hands-on experience supporting Workday and/or payroll implementations in complex, cross-functional environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Workday, HRIS, HCM, and/or Payroll implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of payroll operations, HR processes, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects in large, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success managing project plans, stakeholder communications, risk management, testing, deployment, and change management activities.
• Strong executive communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Led or managed Workday implementations.
• Managed Payroll system implementations or transformations.
• Worked on Workday Payroll, HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, Recruiting, or similar modules.
• Participated in multiple HRIS deployments, upgrades, or system migrations.
• Managing large, cross-functional projects.
• Creating project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Running governance meetings and executive reporting.
• Managing project risks, issues, and dependencies.

Benefits

• Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees.
• We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.