This is a remote position.

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.