Payroll and Timekeeping Project Manager

$90,000 - $110,000/Yr

Xanterra - Greenwood Village, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Greenwood Village, CO

Accommodation

About the position

The Payroll and Timekeeping Project Manager at Xanterra Travel Collection is responsible for the overall management, implementation, execution, and completion of the Workforce Management solution over the next 18 months. This role involves overseeing process, technology, and organizational improvements while collaborating with various stakeholders across Payroll, HR, IT, and Operations to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of Dayforce Payroll and Timekeeping in collaboration with the System Integrator.
• Assemble and coordinate functional project teams from Payroll, HR, IT, and Operations, providing direction and support.
• Provide project oversight and governance, including communication, decision escalation management, and risk mitigation.
• Manage project budget and resource allocation for both the System Integrator and Dayforce.
• Plan and schedule project timelines, tracking deliverables and implementing quality assurance protocols.
• Develop and document a comprehensive Testing Strategy in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Analyst.
• Create a Deployment Strategy, including success criteria and resource plans.
• Develop a Communication Schedule and track completion of notifications to the business.
• Support Xanterra's Learning and Development organization in training development and delivery.
• Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders, providing reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate monthly Executive Steering Committee meetings with the System Integrator to review project progress and budget updates.
• Ensure delivery of best practices and efficient system configurations to meet enterprise goals.
• Guide project teams in communication and change management for the transition to a new platform.
• Execute the decision escalation process for unresolved issues.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Dayforce Implementation, Project Management, and Technology.
• Qualification in project management or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of project management techniques, tools, and software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with team members and cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in risk and change management.
• Key competencies include critical thinking, problem solving, planning, decision-making, influencing, team building, conflict management, and adaptability.

Nice-to-haves

• Hospitality, lodging, cruise, or travel experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA & FSA
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• PTO and paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance
• RTD-Denver transit pass for in-office employees
• Employee Discounts & Travel Deals