Payroll Project Manager - HRSS

Weatherford
Houston, TX
The Project Manager, Payroll Implementations & Outsourcing, will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multi-country payroll implementation, vendor transition, and process automation projects. This role ensures global payroll solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with local and corporate requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong project management discipline, ADP GlobalView and Celergo experience, and deep understanding of payroll outsourcing and automation best practices.

Responsibilities

Project Management :
  • Lead end-to-end payroll implementation and outsourcing projects across multiple regions (Americas, EUA, MENA and ASA).
  • Develop and manage project plans, milestones, timelines, and deliverables using standardized PM tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Tax, and third-party vendors.
  • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies; ensure proactive communication and escalation.
  • Facilitate governance calls, steering committees, and stakeholder reporting.
  • Maintain all project documentation including charters, RAID logs, and change requests. Payroll Systems & Vendor Transitions.
  • Oversee configuration, testing, and deployment of payroll systems (ADP GlobalView, ADP Celergo, Oracle HCM, or equivalent).
  • Manage vendor transitions for payroll outsourcing providers (e.g., TCS, ADP, Deloitte, or regional bureaus).
  • Validate payroll parallel runs, control reports, and reconciliation processes during cutover.
  • Ensure data integrity, compliance with local statutory requirements, and seamless integration with HR and Finance systems.
  • Support harmonization of global payroll processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Payroll Automation & Process Improvement :
  • Partner with HRIS and IT to identify automation opportunities in time, data validation, and reporting workflows.
  • Implement digital tools and RPA/AI solutions to streamline payroll inputs, approvals, and audit controls.
  • Define success metrics (accuracy, timeliness, cost efficiency) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, HR, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of project management experience with at least 3 years in payroll or HR systems implementations.
  • Proven experience managing global payroll implementations or transitions.
  • Hands-on experience with ADP GlobalView and ADP Celergo (configuration, testing, cutover).
  • Strong understanding of payroll outsourcing models, vendor SLAs, and change control. Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).
  • Experience with Oracle HCM, Workday, or SAP SuccessFactors integrations. Exposure to payroll automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, UiPath, Power Automate). Experience with global compliance and statutory reporting frameworks.
  • Ability to interpret payroll analytics and present business cases for process optimization. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills.
  • Ability to work across time zones and cultures in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Posted 2026-02-07

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