Payroll Implementation Project Manager

Payroll & HRIS Implementation Project Specialist

Chattanooga, TN | Project-Based Opportunity

Are you an experienced payroll, HRIS, or HR project professional who enjoys turning complex processes into smarter, more efficient solutions? Our client is seeking a hands-on professional to lead an exciting payroll/HRIS implementation project with the goal of launching a new system by January 1.

This is a unique opportunity to have a meaningful impact on how an organization manages payroll, HR processes, technology, and employee data.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with leadership to define business requirements and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Research and evaluate payroll/HRIS solutions and help recommend the best fit.
• Lead the implementation process from system selection through launch.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, vendors, configuration, testing, training, and implementation activities.
• Help build out and optimize HR functionality within the new system.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate duplicate work and maximize the organization's technology investment.
• Support additional HR projects as needed, including benefits, performance management, policies/procedures, and employee onboarding.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with payroll, HRIS implementation, HR technology, or HR project management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Someone who can translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with leadership and vendors.
• A hands-on, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to work independently.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a system implementation—you’ll have the opportunity to shape and improve the organization's HR and payroll infrastructure, reduce inefficiencies, and leave a lasting impact. If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and bringing projects from concept to completion, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in payroll systems, HRIS implementation, HR technology, or related project-based HR work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and deadlines within a structured project environment.
• Experience translating business process needs into practical system configurations or technology-focused solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with leadership, team members, and external vendors.
• Hands-on knowledge of HRIS functions, system analysis, and implementation support activities.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain focus in a fast-moving project setting.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a process improvement mindset.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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