ERP Payroll Lead

Overview

An experienced ERP Payroll Lead is sought to support ERP modernization initiatives for public sector clients. This full-time role involves leading the design, implementation, and optimization of Payroll business processes within large-scale ERP implementations.

The position is based in San Diego, CA (preferred), with remote work considered for candidates with the right skillset. Candidates must be willing to work Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours. Minimal travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Payroll functional workstream throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client business objectives.
• Facilitate Payroll business process workshops, requirements gathering, and design reviews to define future state Payroll processes and system capabilities.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, solution design, and functional decision-making to optimize Payroll processes and maximize ERP functionality.
• Develop and maintain functional specifications, business process documentation, configuration workbooks, and other Payroll project deliverables.
• Collaborate with Payroll leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure integration with Human Resources, Time and Labor, Benefits, Finance, General Ledger, and other enterprise functions.
• Provide functional leadership for Payroll configuration, processing, accounting, tax reporting, retroactive payroll, deductions, benefits, and regulatory compliance.
• Support data conversion, interface design, reporting, and reconciliation activities to ensure accurate Payroll processing.
• Lead Payroll testing activities including Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), End to End Testing, Parallel Payroll Testing, Payroll Validation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve Payroll functional issues during implementation and post-production support.
• Partner with technical teams to support Payroll interfaces, integrations, reports, and business intelligence solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Payroll leadership by providing functional expertise, implementation guidance, and recommendations based on industry best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and provide knowledge transfer to Payroll analysts and junior team members, promoting continuous process improvement and delivery excellence.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience implementing enterprise ERP solutions such as CGI Advantage, Workday, Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft, with extensive functional expertise in Payroll and related HR business processes.
• Strong preference for experience implementing CGI Advantage Payroll and supporting large-scale public sector ERP implementations.
• Demonstrated experience leading the Payroll functional workstream through all ERP implementation phases including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
• Extensive knowledge of Payroll business processes including payroll processing, payroll accounting, tax reporting, benefits, deductions, retroactive payroll, time and labor integration, leave administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting business process re-engineering, organizational change management, and cross-functional ERP transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ERP implementation methodologies and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience leading Payroll testing activities such as Unit Testing, SIT, End to End Testing, Parallel Payroll Testing, Payroll Validation, and UAT.
• Experience supporting data conversion, interfaces, reports, and payroll reconciliation activities.
• Proven ability to facilitate workshops, lead functional design sessions, conduct fit-gap analysis, and translate business requirements into functional specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional, technical, and executive teams.
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments; SAFe or other Agile certifications are a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing Payroll solutions for state or local government organizations.
• Experience with Payroll integrations, reporting, and third-party payroll interfaces.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and other Agile project management tools.
• Professional certifications related to Payroll, ERP, Agile, or Project Management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range in the U.S.: $100,800 to $176,300.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive insurance options.
• Matching contributions through 401(k) plan and share purchase plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Wellness and well-being programs.

Location

San Diego, CA preferred; remote considered for qualified candidates. Must be willing to work PST hours. Minimal travel may be required.

Additional Information

Applications are accepted through August 25, 2026.

Employment consideration is provided without regard to race, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

All offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, which may include a credit check depending on the role.

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