Program Manager - Global Payroll Modernization

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Type: Contract

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Insurance

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -022026-105435

Date Posted: 02/09/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/NWPwdZ


Description:

Remote but able to get onsite to Johnston, RI occasionally is preferred.  


Our client is a global provider of commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management services with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The organization offers property/casualty coverage, business interruption, and specialized products, complemented by engineering-driven risk assessment, research, and consulting services. Subsidiary brands support cargo, boiler, and mid-market offerings.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $80.00 to $90.00/hr. w2

 


Responsibilities:
  • Lead the global payroll modernization program to align with organizational goals and regional requirements.
  • Collaborate with vendors, regional representatives, and procurement to implement a shared services payroll model.
  • Define and implement governance structures to manage scope, schedule, budget, issues, and risks.
  • Engage with HR leadership and regional teams to elicit requirements and provide program updates.
  • Ensure compliance with regional regulations and resolve legal or compliance issues with HR and legal partners.
  • Plan and execute change management and communications using the ADKAR model to support adoption.
  • Facilitate meetings across international time zones, including early morning sessions to support APA

Experience Requirements:
  • At least 5 years of program or project management experience focused on HR technology implementations.
  • Proficiency with global payroll systems and core HR functionalities.
  • Experience managing international stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Workfront.
  • Knowledge of the ADKAR model with hands-on change management and communications experience.
  • Ability to work independently and drive initiatives from initiation through execution.
  • Experience with Workday or similar HR platforms (preferred).
  • Background in process improvement and workflow creation (preferred).
  • Familiarity with regional regulations and compliance requirements (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
 
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 
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