Lead Payroll Implementation Consultant

Deputy is a global SaaS workforce management company with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco and London, plus team members working remotely across the United States. Our platform serves over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries. We are backed by top global investors and recently achieved Unicorn status. At Deputy, we’re improving the world of work, one shift at a time, for 80% of the world’s workforce: hourly workers. These are the dedicated employees who keep our world running – from baristas to nurses, cleaners to delivery drivers, florists to factory workers. Despite their vital role in society, most workplace technology has focused on those workers who sit behind a desk, but at Deputy, we transform the frontline. When businesses use Deputy, their workplaces thrive – the business is more profitable, compliant, and productive, while the workers are more engaged and happier at work. We're becoming an AI-native company, a commitment that means you'll be empowered (and expected) to use AI tools and thinking in your day-to-day work. You'll have the training, support, and freedom to use AI responsibly and creatively to spark ideas, solve problems faster, and unlock new ways of working. If you’re passionate about creating solutions that put people first and helping businesses and their teams thrive, join us at Deputy and make an impact where it matters most! The Team You will be a member of our Delivery Services team, which includes all of the Consultants, Engineers & Architects that deliver tailored workforce management solutions to global brands in hospitality, retail and healthcare. Our key focus is designing and delivering transformative solutions that help our customers grow their businesses into thriving workplaces. As a team we value the diverse perspectives and experiences each team member brings to the table and are looking for individuals who are passionate about having a huge part in building a best in class experience for our customers. The Role As a Lead Implementation Consultant - Payroll, you’ll leverage your technical background to develop tailored solutions for our enterprise customers. You’ll own the delivery lifecycle for new and existing implementations, developing strong relationships that set our customers up for success. You’ll support the team with local internal initiatives and be given time to innovate and own areas of process improvement. Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end delivery and implementation of complex Payroll projects for Deputy’s largest enterprise customers Act as a trusted advisor to customers by providing best practices, thought leadership and identifying areas of opportunity throughout the payroll implementation process Mentor and support junior team members on payroll implementation best practices, technical nuances, and customer engagement strategies to build overall team capability and confidence Validate customer requirements discovered in the sales process through technical workshops and informational sessions with operational stakeholders Define and communicate project plans with clearly defined timelines and deliverables Collaborate with Solutions Architects to design custom solutions as needed to fulfil customer requirements Engage CX Engineers and delivery partners to develop and deliver custom work in line with customer’s requirements and project timelines Interpret and map customer’s business structure to the Deputy platform, optimising for ease of use and performance Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding status updates, risks, and overall project health Take a train-the-trainer approach, equipping customer with training sessions and materials to insure continued success Collaborate with Support and Success teams to document the configuration, custom solutions, and key stakeholders from the account, insuring a smooth transition from Implementation into longer-term support Qualifications and Requirements Proven ability to understand, define, and document deliverables, including but not limited to: requirements specifications, gap analysis, use case scenarios, acceptance testing, process maps, and data flow diagrams Must have strong understanding of and experience with implementation cycles for both internally and externally managed initiatives Solid history of establishing and meeting work schedules with limited time frames and under tight deadlines Ability to understand and relate to both technical and non-technical project team members Experience with enterprise SaaS applications 7+ Years of professional experience in delivery, implementation, or project management with at least 3 of those as a payroll implementation specialist Employee Perks Enjoy a flexible work policy (with a work-from-home stipend to set you up for success!) Own A piece of Deputy via our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) Take paid parental leave to support you and your family Stay protected with Group Salary Continuance Insurance Access support through our Employee Assistance Program Enjoy additional leave days — including study assistance, celebration days and volunteering Join our global working groups focused on collaboration, belonging and connection Get creative at our annual Hackathons Take advantage of our novated leasing for electric vehicles, internet reimbursement and more! Deputy believes in equal opportunity and that inclusiveness and diversity promotes innovation. Our global team members are from a variety of cultures. And we welcome different perspective and skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medium