Workforce Transformation- HRT Payroll Processing- Manager

Specialty/Competency: Advisory - People and OrganisationIndustry/Sector: Not ApplicableTime Type: Full timeTravel Requirements: Up to 40%A career in our Human Resources Function practice, within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You’ll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations.Our team helps our clients assess and improve the effectiveness of their Human Resources functions in enabling the business to maximise return on their human capital. You’ll focus on assessment and enhancement of an organisations Human Resources functional capability through policy change, process optimisation, and performance monitoring.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.

Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.

Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.

Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.

Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.

Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.

Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.

Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.

Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.

Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Requirements and Preferences:Basic Qualifications:Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Year(s) of Experience:5 year(s)Preferred Qualifications:Certification(s) Preferred:CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)Preferred Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or has proven record of success with:

Understanding HR processes (talent acquisition, development/training, performance management, Total rewards, Finance and Accounting, etc.) and its impact/connection points to payroll;

Understanding HR technology experience/design/implementation/optimization (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ADP, UKG, Ceridian, etc.);

Understanding of leading market Payroll technology design/implementation/optimization (ADP, Ceridian, SAP, UKG, Workday, etc.);

Understanding next generation payroll skills (process automation, people analytics, other digital skills);

Comfortability with large data sets and conducting analysis in both excel and other automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, PowerBI, SQL, etc.);

Proficiency in payroll process and control leading practices and understanding how to identify automation opportunities;

Implementing various payroll technology including initial RFP and vendor selection, testing and post go-live activities;

Identifying additional opportunities to assist clients in reinventing themselves to state of the art payroll processing;

Understanding pay compliance requirements from both a federal and state lens;

Understanding payroll tax requirements and implications for employers;

Ability to lead and engage proactively with clients to identify challenges, recommend solutions and manage expectations utilizing active listening skills to gain understanding of key customer and market issues;

Preparing final drafts of clientdeliverablesassuring quality control;

Possessing stakeholder management and communications to obtain awareness, understanding, buy-in and support;

Having a sense of urgency in solving client requests to deliver timely resolution and an ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines;

Leading, coaching, and motivating team members, promoting a collaborative work environment by providing strategic and balanced oversight, proactively sharing insights, knowledge and experience; and,

Managing up and pull in subject matter specialist resources when required for conversations or deliverable creation purposes.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workPwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.The salary range for this position is: $100,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance