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# Payroll Manager, Projects & Transformation (Oracle)

- **Company:** Gallagher Llp
- **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $101,500.0 - $162,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Oracle (Applications)
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ed9ca93f89f8929d

## About the Role

The ideal candidate is a hands-on payroll professional who enjoys leading projects while remaining actively involved in execution. They are comfortable working independently in a small team, have deep Oracle Payroll expertise, excel at functional testing and process improvement, and can translate strategic direction into practical, scalable payroll solutions., * Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required.

 * Deep experience with Oracle Payroll / Oracle Cloud HCM required.
 * 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll projects and process improvement.
 * Experience leading business requirements, testing (SIT/UAT), and payroll implementations.
 * Strong knowledge of payroll operations, compliance, governance, and controls.
 * Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

## Description

The Payroll Manager, Projects & Transformation partners directly with the Americas Payroll lead, manage payroll-related projects, support Oracle Payroll initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across the payroll function. This is a hands-on role within a lean team, requiring the successful candidate to personally execute many project deliverables while collaborating with HR, HRIS, IT, Finance, Benefits, and other business partners.

Approximately 60-70% of the role is dedicated to enterprise and cross-functional projects, while 30-40% focuses on improving payroll operations through process standardization, governance, compliance, and automation.
This role will be hybrid and based in our headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL., Payroll Projects (60-70%)

 * Lead payroll-related enterprise and cross-functional projects.
 * Partner with HR, HRIS, IT, Finance, Benefits, and vendors on payroll initiatives.
 * Gather and document business requirements.
 * Develop and execute functional test plans, SIT, UAT, payroll validation, and defect resolution.
 * Support Oracle Payroll enhancements and optimization.
 * Challenge technical assumptions to ensure practical business solutions.
 * Personally execute project deliverables in a lean team environment.

Payroll Transformation & Operational Excellence (30-40%)

 * Review existing payroll processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
 * Design and implement standardized payroll procedures.
 * Partner with the Americas Payroll Lead on governance and compliance reviews.
 * Develop operational controls and process documentation.
 * Identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency and reduce risk.
 * Support continuous improvement initiatives across the payroll function.


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