Payroll Implementation Consultant

Plan Sponsor Administration is looking for a Payroll Implementation Consultant to join our Admin Advantage Administration team. The payroll team implements customized payroll solutions for a variety of clients. The Payroll Implementation Consultant is responsible for overseeing client-specific payroll needs and implementations, ensuring seamless transitions, and providing expert technical guidance on payroll-related changes while building strong relationships with clients and vendors.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, influential and passionate professional who is committed to building solid relationships while delivering on initiatives in a fast-paced and changing environment.

The Admin Advantage PAD and Payroll Team within the Manulife Group Benefits organization links people, technology and expert services to simplify benefits administration and provide a consistent, powerful member and client experience. Our vision is to be recognized as the partner of choice within the industry for benefits solutions and benefits administration services.

Our clients trust the administration of their group benefits to us and you will be part of a team that delivers outstanding results to those clients and our members.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, changing environment where every day brings something new and innovative ideas are encouraged, you may be the candidate we are looking for!

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage Payroll Changes/Implementations: Client-facing role to oversee and coordinate payroll changes and implementations tailored to client needs, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions.

• Subject Matter Expert: Gather detailed requirements from stakeholders, including a diverse portfolio of clients, analyze the impact on current and future states, provide expert guidance on payroll-related changes and verify the integrity of files from early development through to post production.

• Client and Vendor Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and payroll vendors, establish clear payroll processes, create requirements documentation, and consult on the file quality.

• Translate Client Needs: Convert client requests into clear, actionable technical requirements supporting both internal user-acceptance as well as client testing and implementation.

• Project Meetings: Actively participate in internal and external payroll project team meetings. Contribute insights to ensure alignment with project goals while advocating for client experience.

• Testing: Support and participate in payroll testing to ensure compliance with guidelines and accurate delivery of client payroll requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience administrating benefits or implementing payroll for medium to large organizations.

• Project Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Possess formal training or equivalent work experience in project management, business analysis and methodologies (such as Lean Six Sigma) to manage projects efficiently.

• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong capability to identify and resolve root cause issues related to system investigations, data flows, and information management.

• Customer Management: Proven experience in managing customer relationships, setting clear expectations, and guiding clients through the project lifecycle with a focus on satisfaction and success.

• Quick Learner: Ability to quickly grasp new ideas, concepts, technologies, and tools, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficient use of Office 365.

• Adaptability: Exhibit resilience and adaptability to change, with the ability to guide others through transitions while remaining accountable and solution oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Group Benefits/Admin Advantage Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of group benefits and Admin Advantage is an asset, enhancing the ability to manage payroll-related benefits.

• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Proven ability to collaborate and negotiate with diverse global stakeholders who have competing priorities, maintaining composure and performing effectively during challenging interactions.

• Technical Expertise: Expertise in using tools like Office…