Senior Implementation Consultant

Type of contract

Full Time

Location

Pune (Delivery Platform), India

Position: Senior Implementation Consultant

Location: Pune

Experience: 3 to 4 Years

• Lead or support full payroll implementation lifecycle (discovery, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support)
• Configure payroll systems to meet client-specific requirements
• Support data migration activities, including cleansing, transformation, and validation
• Conduct parallel runs, reconciliation, and issue resolution prior to go-liv
• Facilitate discovery workshops and client meetings
• Gather and document detailed payroll requirements
• Provide subject matter expertise on payroll processes and system best practice
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong client relationships
• Perform system testing to ensure accuracy of payroll calculations and setup
• Identify and resolve defects during testing and parallel phases
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with payroll legislation

Behaviour and Competencies

Strong understanding of payroll lifecycle (end-to-end processing, compliance, reporting)

• Experience implementing payroll or HRIS systems (e.g. Payrite, Paycircle)
• Knowledge of payroll data structures, integrations, and migration processes
• Familiarity with payroll legislation (UK and/or global depending on role)
• Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and workshop facilitation capability
• Detail-oriented with high focus on accuracy
• Customer-centric mindset
• Proactive and solutions-driven approach
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively across functions