ADP Compensation Implementation Project Manager

LHH is looking for an accomplished ADP Compensation Implementation Project Manager to lead a high-impact, fully remote HR technology consulting engagement. We are seeking a hands-on leader based in the Pacific Time Zone who can confidently manage stakeholders while also serving as the ADP Workforce Now subject matter expert. This individual will drive the project from planning through go-live and take an active role in compensation configuration, data conversion, testing and validation, reconciliations, process documentation, and training. The ideal candidate thrives in a player-coach environment and enjoys balancing strategic project leadership with detailed system work.

Responsibilities of this ADP Compensation Implementation Project Manager include:

• Lead an end-to end ADP Workforce Now Compensation implementation, managing timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and deliverables.

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, leadership, and external implementation resources throughout the project.

• Perform hands-on configuration of compensation functionality, including salary structures, pay ranges, eligibility criteria, budgets, review cycles, and approval workflows.

• Translate business and compensation requirements into practical system configurations and processes.

• Perform employee and compensation data cleanup, mapping, validation, bulk uploads, and quality-control reviews.

• Review employee, job, position, organizational, and compensation data for accuracy and consistency.

• Reconcile compensation information with HR and payroll records before deployment.

• Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans, including user acceptance testing and end-to-end validation.

• Identify and troubleshoot system, workflow, configuration, and data issues and drive them through resolution.

• Coordinate implementation activities across multiple business functions while maintaining accountability for deadlines and deliverables.

• Develop process documentation, job aids, and training materials for system administrators and end users.

• Support knowledge transfer and establish sustainable processes for internal teams following implementation.

• Assist with go-live readiness, final validation, post-implementation documentation, and project closeout.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with HRIS, compensation, payroll, or HR technology implementations.

• Strong hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and demonstrated experience managing compensation or HR technology implementations from initial planning through successful deployment.

• Experience configuring HRIS or compensation functionality rather than solely overseeing an implementation team.

• Strong knowledge of compensation concepts, including salary structures, pay ranges, merit increases, compensation budgets, eligibility rules, approval workflows, and effective dating.

• Experience working with employee, position, job, compensation, and payroll-related data.

• Hands-on experience with data conversion, bulk uploads, validation, testing, and reconciliation.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work successfully with leadership, HR, Payroll, technical teams, and external vendors.

Benefit offerings include competitive salary with excellent benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and 401K plan with employer match. Program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays. Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs 

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Pay Details: $70.00 to $80.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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