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Payroll Project Management

Speaker: Christine Stolpe
Date: 21 October, 2024 (Monday)
Time: 12:00 PM PDT | 03:00 PM EDT

Duration: 90 Minutes

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OVERVIEW

The vendor has been chosen. The project has been assigned to you. As the project manager, it is now your responsibility to build an implementation checklist and project plan from the perspective of the teams who will be using the new system, ensure all stakeholders are getting the updates and information they need, achieve and maintain compliance, and support a successful go-live within the projected time frame.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify and define essential components of payroll project management.
Deep dive into the core elements of the project charter, from inception to go-live and everything in between.
Best practices for identifying and resolving potential risks to the project.
How to effectively communicate with stakeholders throughout the project.
Create a comprehensive implementation checklist and project plan tailored to end-user requirements.
Develop strategies to maintain compliance and ensure a smooth go-live within the designated timeline.

AREA COVERED

Project Charter
Project Success
Project Plan
Project Budget
Project Team Members
Managing Vendor Partners
Process Mapping
Project Timelines
Project Trackers

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND

Attending this training will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to successfully lead a payroll system implementation from start to finish. As the project manager, you'll learn how to craft an effective project plan and implementation checklist that caters to the specific needs of the teams using the new system. This course also dives deep into risk management, stakeholder communication, and compliance strategies, ensuring you're fully prepared to oversee a smooth go-live within the designated timeframe. Whether you're new to project management or looking to refine your skills, this training will provide practical tools and best practices to ensure success in every phase of the project.

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

The target audience for this webinar includes payroll professionals, project managers, HR personnel, and finance teams involved in implementing or managing payroll systems. Specifically, the training would benefit those who are:
- Assigned to lead or participate in payroll system implementation projects.
- Seeking to enhance their payroll project management skills, especially in areas like planning, compliance, and communication.
- Responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy and operational efficiency during system transitions.
- In need of strategies to maintain compliance and mitigate risks during system implementations.

Additionally, the session would be valuable for anyone looking to gain a structured approach to managing complex payroll projects, particularly in organizations undergoing system upgrades or adopting new technologies.

SPEAKER

Christine Stolpe, CPP, a seasoned payroll professional with nearly 30 years of experience, who began her career in the dynamic environment of Silicon Valley. Christine’s journey in payroll is not just about managing numbers but about creating connections and fostering growth within organizations. As the founder of Wages Creek, she brings her passion for solving payroll challenges and making the process accessible and enjoyable for everyone. A dedicated educator, Christine also designs training programs, mentors her peers, and has been a champion of National Money Matters Day for over a decade. Today, Christine is here to share her insights and stories that prove payroll is as much about people as it is about numbers.

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