Job Specifications
Implementation Project Manager III (Workday Time & Payroll)
Contract | Fully Remote | 12-Month Project | $60-70/hour
We're seeking an experienced Implementation Project Manager to lead a high-impact Workday U.S. Time & Payroll implementation. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you'll own the project from early planning through go-live and post-launch support, working closely with cross-functional partners and external consultants.
If you enjoy complex implementations, tight coordination, and seeing large-scale projects successfully cross the finish line, this role is for you.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the end-to-end implementation of Workday Time Tracking and Payroll for a U.S. workforce
Own project planning, schedules, milestones, risks, issues, and communications
Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Security, and external Workday consultants
Oversee system configuration, testing, cutover, deployment, and hypercare
Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations (federal, state, and local)
Manage payroll-related integrations such as tax filing, benefits, banking, time clocks, and vendors
Drive payroll parallel testing, UAT, and full end-to-end validation
Provide clear status updates and insights to leadership to support decision-making
What We're Looking For
Required Experience
5–7+ years of project management experience with HR and/or Payroll systems
Proven experience leading Workday Time Tracking and/or Payroll implementations
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll rules, taxes, and compliance requirements
Experience managing large, complex payroll projects (10,000+ employees preferred)
Excellent communication, coordination, and vendor management skills
Nice to Have
PMP and/or Workday Pro certification
Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or similar payroll integrations
About the Company
The Tucker Parker Smith Group ( TPS Group), is a professional recruiting and staffing firm. We provide amazing job opportunities for people to work, on a contract basis or thru Direct Hire placement, at top companies.
Our valued client network ranges from Fortune 500 companies to regional and local businesses in multiple industries. The reasons for our success are as simple and straightforward as the philosophy that motivated the formation of our firm: we have a passion for what we do and value the responsibility that candi...
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