Diepeveen and partners

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On behalf of our international Client, we are looking for an experienced Payroll Transformation Manager to lead a major multi-country payroll outsourcing and system implementation program across the European region. In this key role, you will oversee the transition to a new external payroll provider and support the rollout of a unified time and attendance tracking system, ensuring both compliance and operational excellence across markets. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end payroll and T&A transformation project, including initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure. Ensure all deliverables, milestones, and timelines for the payroll transition are defined, approved, and achieved. Act as a liaison between HR, Finance, and IT functions across multiple European entities to ensure alignment and transparency. Coordinate the activities of project teams, vendors, and country representatives to secure successful implementation. Identify and drive opportunities for process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement. Facilitate regional and local discussions to align transformation objectives and ensure smooth change management. Prepare and deliver regular progress reports to senior stakeholders and project sponsors. Oversee testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation support phases. Contribute to defining vendor contracts and scopes of service in collaboration with Procurement and Finance teams. Ensure all payroll and time-tracking processes meet European and local legal and compliance requirements. Manage risks, escalations, and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee the transition of each market to the new vendor, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and adoption. Your Profile Proven expertise in project and change management with a track record in complex, multi-country implementations. Significant experience in payroll vendor transitions, outsourcing, and HR/payroll system implementation across Europe. In-depth understanding of payroll operations, European labor law, and time/absence management. Experience working within or alongside Shared Service Centers. Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills; comfortable working with diverse teams and corporate cultures. Ability to interpret and communicate complex payroll, HR, financial, and IT data clearly to various audiences. Knowledge of contract management principles related to external service providers. Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage. What Our Client Offers The opportunity to play a leading role in a high-impact, Europe-wide transformation project. An international environment with cross-functional collaboration and development opportunities. A culture that values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement. Competitive compensation and hybrid working flexibility.