Payroll Tech Lead

In the Technology division we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Payroll Tech Lead position at a Vice President level which is part of the job family responsible for overseeing and leading the execution of multiple projects and/or programs working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. Includes program management and related project support roles.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services known for mobilizing capital to help governments corporations institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

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We are seeking an experienced Technology Payroll Lead with strong knowledge of payroll technologies and experience supporting operational processes. This role plays a critical technical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our payroll systems while serving as a bridge between the technical and operational sides of the department.

The Technology Payroll Lead will oversee the technical delivery of payroll technology services ensuring solutions are delivered efficiently reliably and to a consistently high standard. This individual will also act as the primary regional technology contact for payroll system issues enhancements escalations and operational priorities.

What youll do in the role:

• Technical Leadership: Provide expertise in the design integration and optimization of payroll systems. Experience in leading a team to support these activities delivering to a high standard

• Project Management: Lead payroll-related technical projects from conception to completion - managing timelines integration testing and resourcing

• Collaboration: Work closely with HR Finance and IT departments to ensure seamless payroll processing and integration with other systems

• Vendor Management: Ability to collaborate with external vendors during project implementation or ongoing support

• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate current payroll systems identify inefficiencies and recommend technological solutions or upgrades - including use of AI and Automation

• Communication & Stakeholder management: Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex and/or payroll-related topics to a range of audiences.

• Problem Solving: Should possess strong analytical skills. Able to address technical issues ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to payroll operations

• Risk Management: Awareness of risk and handling of highly sensitive data security best practices data privacy considerations and audit accountability.

What youll bring to the role:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field

• 8-10 years of experience in payroll system management and operations

• Experience with Payroll and HRIS Systems (such as Workday or equivalent)

• Proven ability to lead technical projects manage competing priorities and coordinate delivery across multiple teams and stakeholders

• Strong analytical problem-solving organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to operate effectively in time-sensitive payroll environments.

• Experience managing production incidents & remediation system enhancements and system integration

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred skills:

• Experience with SAP or ADP GlobalView

• Experience with: ADP solutions (GlobalView Celergo eTime/Kronos Workforce Manager) Automation Tools such as: Alteryx UI Path etc.

• Knowledge of software delivery lifecycle practices including Agile delivery Jira requirements management testing governance release management and change control.

• Experience working in a global organization with distributed teams offshore delivery partners and external vendor support models.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $125000 and $175000 per year at the commencement of employment. However base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings incentive compensation discretionary bonuses other short and long-term incentive packages and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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