GB.540 Houlihan Lokey UK Limited
Scope Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. The firm is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented Global Payroll Project Manager for a 2 year fixed term assignment within our Human Capital Group (HCG). This role will drive the global implementation and rollout of Global Payroll integrated with our Workday HCM platform, partnering with HCG teams, HL internal teams, and managed service providers. Responsibilities Project Planning, Governance & Execution Collaborate with VP Global Payroll & Strategic Initiatives, IT Project Manager, and MSP team including Program Manager, Project Managers, and country implementation teams to execute implementation of the Global Payroll system across international entities. Drive development with MSP Project Managers for each country to create detailed project plans, work streams, comprehensive timelines, resource allocations, and deliverables. Manage project scope and milestone tracking; advise on the resource allocations required for the implementation with clear breakdowns. Identify and raise potential project risks to keep project phases on track and within scope, and partner to design robust mitigation strategies. Monitor, track, and regularly report project status, milestones, challenges, and proposed solutions to senior HCG stakeholders and the Global Payroll Leadership team. Manage project escalation processes, making timely, risk aware decisions in the interest of the business. System Integration & Data Migration Coordinate with Workday Solutions and IT system configurations and integrations between Workday HCM and Global Payroll systems. Lead data migration initiatives, assisting teams in planning for, preparing, cleansing, transforming, and validating payroll data prior to migration. Oversee thorough quality assurance, system testing, and parallel payroll cycles to ensure data integrity, operational excellence, and zero defect payroll runs. Stakeholder, Vendor & Cross Functional Collaboration Serve as the main liaison for HCG and foster collaborative working relationships between HCG teams, IT, and external vendors. Manage vendor performance and accountability, ensuring service and solution delivery aligns with contractual obligations and timelines. Navigate and resolve requirements across multiple jurisdictions, aligning local country specific statutory requirements with centralized global payroll standards. Change Management, Training & Post Implementation Support Support payroll team in development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), system specifications, and requirements to ensure smooth post implementation transition. Identify opportunities to automate payroll processes, standardize global payroll activities, and reduce manual intervention through system enhancements and process optimization. Lead payroll team cutover planning activities including payroll freeze periods, deployment readiness, contingency planning, rollback procedures, and production transition. Oversee post go live hypercare and system support to resolve operational issues and stabilize the system before handing over to business as usual (BAU) operations. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of dedicated project management or operational implementation experience, with at least 3 years focused on end to end global payroll migrations, implementations, client transitions, and strong vendor management to meet timelines and project milestones. Practical experience with Workday HCM and Global Payroll implementations with managed service partners via Workday connectors and relays of information from Workday HRIS to vendor payroll platforms. Proven experience managing project rollouts and adhering to payroll project road maps across multiple international jurisdictions and multiple in country entities, languages, and time zones. High proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Lean Six Sigma) and project tracking tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, SmartSheets). Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with a track record of articulating complex technical timelines and issues to diverse audiences and global country level stakeholders. Detail oriented, highly organized, and capable of working independently with active stakeholder project stage gate updates under pressure in a fast paced environment. Preferred Qualifications PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or related project management professional certification. Professional experience in financial services or a similarly complex, highly regulated global corporate environment. Working knowledge of Asana and SmartSheet or equivalent project management/tracking systems. This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Scope Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. The firm is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented Global Payroll Project Manager for a 2 year fixed term assignment within our Human Capital Group (HCG). This role will drive the global implementation and rollout of Global Payroll integrated with our Workday HCM platform, partnering with HCG teams, HL internal teams, and managed service providers. Responsibilities Project Planning, Governance & Execution Collaborate with VP Global Payroll & Strategic Initiatives, IT Project Manager, and MSP team including Program Manager, Project Managers, and country implementation teams to execute implementation of the Global Payroll system across international entities. Drive development with MSP Project Managers for each country to create detailed project plans, work streams, comprehensive timelines, resource allocations, and deliverables. Manage project scope and milestone tracking; advise on the resource allocations required for the implementation with clear breakdowns. Identify and raise potential project risks to keep project phases on track and within scope, and partner to design robust mitigation strategies. Monitor, track, and regularly report project status, milestones, challenges, and proposed solutions to senior HCG stakeholders and the Global Payroll Leadership team. Manage project escalation processes, making timely, risk aware decisions in the interest of the business. System Integration & Data Migration Coordinate with Workday Solutions and IT system configurations and integrations between Workday HCM and Global Payroll systems. Lead data migration initiatives, assisting teams in planning for, preparing, cleansing, transforming, and validating payroll data prior to migration. Oversee thorough quality assurance, system testing, and parallel payroll cycles to ensure data integrity, operational excellence, and zero defect payroll runs. Stakeholder, Vendor & Cross Functional Collaboration Serve as the main liaison for HCG and foster collaborative working relationships between HCG teams, IT, and external vendors. Manage vendor performance and accountability, ensuring service and solution delivery aligns with contractual obligations and timelines. Navigate and resolve requirements across multiple jurisdictions, aligning local country specific statutory requirements with centralized global payroll standards. Change Management, Training & Post Implementation Support Support payroll team in development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), system specifications, and requirements to ensure smooth post implementation transition. Identify opportunities to automate payroll processes, standardize global payroll activities, and reduce manual intervention through system enhancements and process optimization. Lead payroll team cutover planning activities including payroll freeze periods, deployment readiness, contingency planning, rollback procedures, and production transition. Oversee post go live hypercare and system support to resolve operational issues and stabilize the system before handing over to business as usual (BAU) operations. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of dedicated project management or operational implementation experience, with at least 3 years focused on end to end global payroll migrations, implementations, client transitions, and strong vendor management to meet timelines and project milestones. Practical experience with Workday HCM and Global Payroll implementations with managed service partners via Workday connectors and relays of information from Workday HRIS to vendor payroll platforms. Proven experience managing project rollouts and adhering to payroll project road maps across multiple international jurisdictions and multiple in country entities, languages, and time zones. High proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Lean Six Sigma) and project tracking tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, SmartSheets). Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with a track record of articulating complex technical timelines and issues to diverse audiences and global country level stakeholders. Detail oriented, highly organized, and capable of working independently with active stakeholder project stage gate updates under pressure in a fast paced environment. Preferred Qualifications PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or related project management professional certification. Professional experience in financial services or a similarly complex, highly regulated global corporate environment. Working knowledge of Asana and SmartSheet or equivalent project management/tracking systems. This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kings College School
Merton, London
Payroll Transformation Lead (Fixed-Term,9Months) Reports to:Deputy Finance Director / Finance Director Working closely with:HR Transformation Lead, MHR Implementation Team, Payroll Officer, Finance, HR & IT Role Purpose Thepost holderwill play a pivotal role in leading the transformation of the school's payroll operations as part of the implementation of a new MHR HR & Payroll system. Working at the intersection of technology, process, and people, thepost holderwill lead discovery, design, testing, implementation andpost go liveembedding of payroll processes, ensuring theschooltransitions smoothly to the new system with strong governance, data integrity and minimal operational disruption. Thisfixed termrole is critical in ensuring that the new payroll environment isaccurate, compliant, user-friendly, and capable of supporting the school'slong termneeds. Key Responsibilities 1. Discovery & Analysis Conduct a detailed review of existing payroll processes, workflows, payroll cycles, statutory payments (SMP, SPP, SPL, SSP), and pension administration practices. Analyse all employee types, pay structures, allowances, and variable elements, ensuring the new system can accommodate complexities across teaching and support staff. Review the accuracy and integrity of payroll data,identifyinggaps, inconsistencies, and cleansing requirements prior to system migration. Work with HR and Finance to map all payroll inputs, outputs, reconciliations, and interdependencies, creating clear documentation to inform build decisions. Produce concise discovery reports highlighting risks, decision points, andrequiredsenior leadership input. 2. System & Workflow Development Collaborate with the MHR implementation team, project manager, and business analyst to design efficient payroll workflows that reflect current realities while enabling future enhancements. Providesubject matterexpertiseon payroll legislation, Teachers' Pensions, support staff pensions, and statutory obligations to ensureaccuratesystem configuration. Define payroll rules, pay elements, calculation logic, pension schemes,auto enrolmenttriggers, and reporting structures for build within MHR. Work closely with HR to ensure alignment between HR and Payroll processes, especially at points of integration such as contracts, salary changes, and absence management. Ensure that data integrity, internal controls, approvals, and segregation of duties are embedded into workflow design. 3. Testing & Quality Assurance Design and lead payroll testing cycles including SIT, UAT, parallel run testing, scenarios, and regression testing. Validate that all payroll calculations (e.g.,pro rata, overtime, allowances, deductions, pension contributions) run accurately across all employee groups. Document defects, work closely with the project manager and vendor on resolution, and ensure testing outcomes are fully recorded. Coordinate and support HR and Payroll team participation in testing, ensuring readiness forgo live. Provide clearsign offcriteria for payroll readiness, ensuring quality standards are met before deployment. 4. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management Produce clear, engaging communications to supportdecision makingand ensure stakeholders understand process changes, new workflows, and impacts on roles. Work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams to gather input, address concerns, and build ownership of new processes. Act as an advocate for the payroll transformation programme, helping colleagues understand the rationale for change and expected benefits. Develop a suite of training and support materials includingquick guides, process maps, FAQs, video demos, and user instructions tailored to different user groups. Deliver training sessions anddrop inclinics to build capability and confidence ahead of and aftergo live. Support the embedding of payroll changespost go livethrough monitoring adoption, triaging issues, and making iterative improvements. 5. Governance, Compliance & Reporting Ensure all payroll processes and system rulescomply withHMRC requirements, pension scheme rules, employment legislation, and internal financial controls. Maintain comprehensive project documentation including process maps, decision logs, risks, data-migration records, and testing evidence. Support audit readiness by ensuring that decisions, system configurations, and process flows are clearly captured and traceable. Work with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director to definelong termpayroll ownership, responsibilities, maintenance routines, and governance structures after the project concludes. Person Specification Significant experiencedelivering payroll transformation or implementing a new HR/payroll system (e.g., MHR,iTrent, SAP, Workday, Oracle, etc.). Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex payroll data,identifyissues, and design effective solutions. Excellent communication, influencing, andstakeholder engagementskills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Experience in process design, system configuration collaboration, and/or workflow mapping. Strong understanding of payroll controls, governance,complianceand risk management. Experience designing and delivering training, presentations, anduser focuseddocumentation. High levelof accuracy, attention to detail, professionalism, and confidentiality. Experience working in an education environment and familiarity with Teachers' Pensions administration. Experience working with MHRiTrentor similar integrated HR/payroll platforms. Experience in change management, business readiness, or operational transformation programmes. Payroll or HR professional qualifications (CIPP, CIPD etc.). Kings is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoralcareand a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts ofsouth eastEngland and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. Closing date: Thursday, 13th August 2026, 9 am. Applications will be reviewed on a rollingbasis,and interviews are likely to be staged. Early applications are encouraged as we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment.Applicants willbe requiredto undergo child protection screeningappropriate tothe post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality,diversityand inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Payroll Transformation Lead (Fixed-Term,9Months) Reports to:Deputy Finance Director / Finance Director Working closely with:HR Transformation Lead, MHR Implementation Team, Payroll Officer, Finance, HR & IT Role Purpose Thepost holderwill play a pivotal role in leading the transformation of the school's payroll operations as part of the implementation of a new MHR HR & Payroll system. Working at the intersection of technology, process, and people, thepost holderwill lead discovery, design, testing, implementation andpost go liveembedding of payroll processes, ensuring theschooltransitions smoothly to the new system with strong governance, data integrity and minimal operational disruption. Thisfixed termrole is critical in ensuring that the new payroll environment isaccurate, compliant, user-friendly, and capable of supporting the school'slong termneeds. Key Responsibilities 1. Discovery & Analysis Conduct a detailed review of existing payroll processes, workflows, payroll cycles, statutory payments (SMP, SPP, SPL, SSP), and pension administration practices. Analyse all employee types, pay structures, allowances, and variable elements, ensuring the new system can accommodate complexities across teaching and support staff. Review the accuracy and integrity of payroll data,identifyinggaps, inconsistencies, and cleansing requirements prior to system migration. Work with HR and Finance to map all payroll inputs, outputs, reconciliations, and interdependencies, creating clear documentation to inform build decisions. Produce concise discovery reports highlighting risks, decision points, andrequiredsenior leadership input. 2. System & Workflow Development Collaborate with the MHR implementation team, project manager, and business analyst to design efficient payroll workflows that reflect current realities while enabling future enhancements. Providesubject matterexpertiseon payroll legislation, Teachers' Pensions, support staff pensions, and statutory obligations to ensureaccuratesystem configuration. Define payroll rules, pay elements, calculation logic, pension schemes,auto enrolmenttriggers, and reporting structures for build within MHR. Work closely with HR to ensure alignment between HR and Payroll processes, especially at points of integration such as contracts, salary changes, and absence management. Ensure that data integrity, internal controls, approvals, and segregation of duties are embedded into workflow design. 3. Testing & Quality Assurance Design and lead payroll testing cycles including SIT, UAT, parallel run testing, scenarios, and regression testing. Validate that all payroll calculations (e.g.,pro rata, overtime, allowances, deductions, pension contributions) run accurately across all employee groups. Document defects, work closely with the project manager and vendor on resolution, and ensure testing outcomes are fully recorded. Coordinate and support HR and Payroll team participation in testing, ensuring readiness forgo live. Provide clearsign offcriteria for payroll readiness, ensuring quality standards are met before deployment. 4. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management Produce clear, engaging communications to supportdecision makingand ensure stakeholders understand process changes, new workflows, and impacts on roles. Work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams to gather input, address concerns, and build ownership of new processes. Act as an advocate for the payroll transformation programme, helping colleagues understand the rationale for change and expected benefits. Develop a suite of training and support materials includingquick guides, process maps, FAQs, video demos, and user instructions tailored to different user groups. Deliver training sessions anddrop inclinics to build capability and confidence ahead of and aftergo live. Support the embedding of payroll changespost go livethrough monitoring adoption, triaging issues, and making iterative improvements. 5. Governance, Compliance & Reporting Ensure all payroll processes and system rulescomply withHMRC requirements, pension scheme rules, employment legislation, and internal financial controls. Maintain comprehensive project documentation including process maps, decision logs, risks, data-migration records, and testing evidence. Support audit readiness by ensuring that decisions, system configurations, and process flows are clearly captured and traceable. Work with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director to definelong termpayroll ownership, responsibilities, maintenance routines, and governance structures after the project concludes. Person Specification Significant experiencedelivering payroll transformation or implementing a new HR/payroll system (e.g., MHR,iTrent, SAP, Workday, Oracle, etc.). Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex payroll data,identifyissues, and design effective solutions. Excellent communication, influencing, andstakeholder engagementskills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Experience in process design, system configuration collaboration, and/or workflow mapping. Strong understanding of payroll controls, governance,complianceand risk management. Experience designing and delivering training, presentations, anduser focuseddocumentation. High levelof accuracy, attention to detail, professionalism, and confidentiality. Experience working in an education environment and familiarity with Teachers' Pensions administration. Experience working with MHRiTrentor similar integrated HR/payroll platforms. Experience in change management, business readiness, or operational transformation programmes. Payroll or HR professional qualifications (CIPP, CIPD etc.). Kings is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoralcareand a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts ofsouth eastEngland and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. Closing date: Thursday, 13th August 2026, 9 am. Applications will be reviewed on a rollingbasis,and interviews are likely to be staged. Early applications are encouraged as we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment.Applicants willbe requiredto undergo child protection screeningappropriate tothe post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality,diversityand inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
