Payroll Implementation Manager

About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Position Overview:

Legence is hiring a Payroll Implementation Manager who will manage the end-to-end implementation lifecycle (discovery, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support) for our payroll function. The ideal candidate will have experience configuring payroll systems, leading payroll implementations, and training payroll teams on new systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead the end-to-end implementation lifecycle (discovery, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support) for the payroll team.
• Business Requirement Gathering: Analyze business needs to configure HR, payroll, and tax systems appropriately.
• System Configuration: Set up payroll modules, pay codes, tax configurations, and company structures within the software.
• Data Migration & Validation: Oversee the migration of union rates from legacy systems, ensuring accuracy and reconciling figures.
• Data interfaces: Collaborate with other teams to design, develop, and test data interfaces between systems.
• Documentation: Create or modify work instructions and metrics for payroll team that are a result of system implementations.
• Training & Support: Train payroll team on the new system and provide support through the first few pay cycles.
• Compliance Management: Ensure all system setups comply with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, and labor laws.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience in a union payroll environment.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and direct experience with payroll system implementations.
• Experience with managing software systems, implementations, and interfaces; Experience or knowledge of Dayforce, Sage, Deltek, and/or Spectrum is preferred.
• Experience with medium to large scale projects and software implementations.
• Heavy experience with Excel and data analysis.
• Proficiency in HRIS and ERP systems (e.g., ADP, Dayforce, Workday, Sage, Spectrum) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills for leading meetings, conducting training, and providing status updates. Ability to influence team members in best practices.
• Ability to exercise best practices and decision making with regards to system development, deployment, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience collaborating with a cross functional team including Operations, HRIS, IT to drive projects towards a successful completion.
• Availability to work off-hours and weekends when required.
• Possess a sense of urgency to address critical technical issues.

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Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. 
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. 
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations.  We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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