Workforce and Payroll Transformation Manager

Manager - Workforce, Payroll & Time Transformation

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead WFM and Total Time Capture transformation engagements, including timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, and forecasting

• Drive integration of WFM with payroll systems, ensuring accurate downstream processing and compliance

• Assess current-state workforce and payroll processes, identify gaps, and design future-state operating models

• Manage end-to-end delivery lifecycle: discovery, design, configuration, testing, cutover, and post-production support

• Leverage data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx) to enable reporting, automation, and data validation across WFM and payroll datasets

• Lead client workshops, stakeholder discussions, and design sessions, ensuring alignment with business objectives

• Oversee system implementations (e.g., UKG/Kronos, payroll platforms), including requirements gathering and solution design

• Manage project risks, dependencies, and timelines while ensuring high-quality deliverables

• Support change management and user training, enhancing adoption of new time, payroll, and workforce processes

• Mentor Consultants and Associates; contribute to capability building and knowledge assets

Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong expertise in:

  • Workforce Management (WFM modules: timekeeping, scheduling, forecasting)

  • Total Time Capture (TTC), time & attendance, labor tracking

  • Payroll processes and integration with upstream systems

• Experience with analytics and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx)

• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to design operating models and transformation roadmaps

• Knowledge of compliance, labor laws, and time capture controls (preferable)

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

 

Tools & Technologies: 

• WFM platforms: UKG / Kronos (preferred)

• Payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Dayforce, etc.)

• Analytics: Alteryx, Excel

• Process tools: Visio, PowerPoint

 

Education/Years of Work Experience: 

• MBA HR or equivalent preferred

• 7–10 years of experience across WFM, payroll, and time-related transformation programs

Experience Level

Mid Level