General Motors · 1 day ago
Payroll Timekeeping Lead
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Payroll Timekeeping Lead to enhance payroll processes, optimize technology, and ensure compliance while collaborating with various teams to implement efficient solutions.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Consult on end‑to‑end payroll process optimization, standardization, and simplification of Timekeeping
Assess current‑state operations in Timekeeping to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and error drivers
Recommend and implement solutions that reduce manual work, cycle time, and operational complexity
Lead or support organizational change management efforts including communication, training, and adoption strategies
Provide strategic insights informed by industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices
Build and maintain strong partnerships with HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, Policy teams, and third‑party vendors
Develop and refine quality controls, audit frameworks, and monitoring capabilities to strengthen payroll Timekeeping accuracy and compliance
Advise on Timekeeping system enhancements by partnering with HR, IT, and vendors to improve integration and data flows
Qualification
Required
Proven expertise in payroll transformation, modernization, and operational consulting
Strong capability in conducting current‑state assessments and designing future‑state processes
Project management and change management proficiency with ability to lead or support cross‑functional teams
Ability to interpret and analyze payroll data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder‑management skills across multiple functions and leadership levels
Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem‑solving abilities
Self‑starter with consultative mindset and ability to work independently with minimal direction
5+ years of consulting experience or hands‑on leadership in payroll transformation initiatives
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field strongly preferred, or related experience
Experience working with enterprise Payroll/HR systems such as ADP, SAP, Workday, or UKG
Experience working for a large, global, complex organization
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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