We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a major local payroll implementation project. Working closely with the Country Project Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating project activities, supporting stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of the local payroll rollout. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with experience in payroll, systems implementation, and project coordination to contribute to a high-profile transformation programme.
Duration: July/August 2026 – January 2027
Location: Remote, EU
Please note this opportunity is exclusively for contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Country Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and monitoring local payroll rollout activities.
- Maintain and track the local project schedule, monitoring key milestones and escalating potential delays.
- Coordinate activities across internal teams, external vendors, and key stakeholders.
- Gather, analyse, and report on project data, risks, issues, and dependencies, supporting timely escalation where required.
- Assist with the planning and execution of local cutover activities, including documentation and communications.
- Ensure adherence to local project governance and alignment with the wider programme governance framework.
- Perform administrative and operational activities to support the Country Project Manager.
- Extract and analyse data from payroll or HR systems.
- Validate system and user acceptance testing (UAT) results.
- Provide business input during the solution design phase.
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding local business and content-related matters.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst on payroll, HR, or ERP implementation projects.
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and payroll system implementations.
- Experience supporting project delivery within structured project management environments.
- Ability to analyse data, identify risks, and communicate findings effectively.
- Experience with system testing, test validation, and UAT support.
- Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project documentation tools.