Vaco by Highspring · 9 hours ago
ADP Implementation Project Manager - Fully Remote
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$65/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expVaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced ADP Implementation Project Manager to lead the transition from UKG and ADP GlobalView to ADP's target platform. This role owns the end to end implementation and serves as the central point of coordination between internal stakeholders, ADP implementation teams, and third party vendors.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kelli Maresch
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle ADP implementation from planning and discovery through go live and post implementation stabilization
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies
Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, ADP implementation consultants, and external vendors
Ensure project scope, deliverables, and timelines are clearly defined and met
Manage the transition from UKG and ADP GlobalView, including system decommissioning planning
Oversee payroll, HR, benefits, and employee data extraction, mapping, validation, and migration
Coordinate parallel payroll testing, UAT, and validation cycles to ensure accuracy and compliance
Identify and resolve data discrepancies, integration issues, and system gaps
Partner closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and Benefits teams to gather requirements and align on processes
Facilitate working sessions, status meetings, and executive updates
Drive decision making and issue resolution to keep the project moving forward
Support change management efforts, including documentation, training coordination, and end user readiness
Oversee configuration reviews, system testing, and end to end payroll validation
Coordinate cutover activities and go live readiness
Provide post go live support to ensure stabilization, issue resolution, and knowledge transfer
Ensure implementation aligns with payroll compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements
Document processes, configurations, and key decisions for future reference and audits
Qualification
Required
5+ years of HRIS or payroll implementation project management experience
Hands on experience leading ADP implementations (required)
Strong understanding of payroll processes, benefits administration, and HR data flows
Proven experience managing data migrations, parallel testing, and system integrations
Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a complex environment
Preferred
Prior experience transitioning to ADP (strongly preferred)
PMP or similar project management certification
Experience with global payroll implementations
Prior consulting or contract based implementation experience
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
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