Payroll Implementation Consultant (4-5 Month Contract)

at  Handshake

Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.
Handshake is seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Consultant for a 4-5 month contract to lead the selection and implementation of a new payroll provider. The consultant will play a critical role in overseeing payroll integration with Workday, ensuring seamless payroll processes for our operations in the UK and Germany, as well as the subsequent change management process to ensure our internal teams and employees understand the new payroll processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in implementing payroll processes and systems, specifically for the UK and Germany.
• Extensive experience working with Workday, particularly in payroll integration projects. Understanding of other financial systems such as NetSuite is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and remotely, managing time and tasks efficiently.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a plus but not required.
  For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

ABOUT US

Handshake is the #1 place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 750,000+ employers - from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits. In 2022 we announced our $200M Series F funding round. This Series F fundraise and valuation of $3.5B will fuel Handshake’s next phase of growth and propel our mission to help more people start, restart, and jumpstart their careers.
When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look at Handshake. With our hybrid-work model, employees benefit from collaboration and shared team experiences three days per week in our vibrant offices, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work two days per week. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, London, and Berlin.

(GERMANY-SPECIFIC BENEFITS, IN ADDITION TO THE FIRST SECTION)

• 25 days of annual leave + 5 days of a winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off across the company.
• Regular offsites each year to bring the team together + opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco once a year.
• Urban sports club membership offering access to a diverse network of fitness and wellness facilities.
• ️ Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and other social activities exclusively for Handshake Germany employees.
  For roles based in Romania: Please ask your recruiter about region specific benefits.
  Looking for more? Explore our mission, values and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.
  Handshake is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at people-hr@joinhandshake.com

• Lead the selection process for a new payroll provider that meets Handshake’s requirements for the UK and Germany.
• Manage the end-to-end implementation of the selected payroll system, ensuring timely and efficient execution
• Oversee the integration of the new payroll system with Workday, ensuring all processes are aligned and function smoothly.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Conduct thorough testing of the new payroll system to ensure accuracy, compliance, and reliability.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on the new payroll system and processes.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations and standards in the UK and Germany.