Senior ERP Payroll Consultant

Senior ERP Payroll ConsultantAt CGI we offer limitless opportunities to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve. CGI Advantage is a unified ERP platform featuring a powerful combination of modern technology and built-for-government solutions. Based on more than 46 years of public sector expertise, the secure, intuitive platform is supported by an active client community that values innovation and access to CGI's global network of experts. Lead transformational payroll implementations that power state and local government operations. CGI is seeking a Senior ERP Payroll Consultant to join our strategic operations team and play a key role in large-scale payroll modernization initiatives within the CGI Advantage ERP solution. This position is ideal for a payroll implementation specialist who thrives in complex, compliance-driven environments and brings deep experience delivering enterprise ERP payroll solutions. As part of our owner-led culture, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and public sector clients to deliver high-impact payroll systems that support mission-critical government service. CGI will consider candidates proximate to any CGI US office. CGI utilizes a hybrid model and partners should be prepared to work in a CGI or client office, as needed. Travel: Required based on client implementation needs. Your Future Duties and ResponsibilitiesHow you'll make an impact: Lead the implementation and configuration of the Payroll module within CGI Advantage ERP, serving as the functional lead on large and complex projects. Facilitate payroll-focused discovery sessions, requirements gathering, and fit-gap analysis with client stakeholders. Configure payroll components including earnings, deductions, tax structures, accrual integrations, retroactivity, and compliance controls. Support integration across HRM modules such as Time & Leave, Position Control, Personnel, and Benefits as required by project scope. Guide clients through payroll process design, internal controls, reconciliation strategies, and audit-readiness practices. Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including system, integration, and parallel payroll testing cycles. Analyze impacts of configuration changes on downstream financial and HR processes. Provide clear, executive-level status updates and manage stakeholder expectations throughout implementation. Identify risks, recommend process improvements, and drive best practices across payroll operations. Contribute to continuous improvement of implementation methodology and mentor junior team members. Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This RoleWhat you'll bring: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field. 710 years of hands-on experience implementing or configuring enterprise ERP Payroll systems. Strong functional expertise in payroll processing, taxation, benefits and deduction integration, compliance requirements, and reporting. Experience leading payroll-focused ERP implementations from design through go-live. Demonstrated ability to perform fit-gap analysis and align business requirements with baseline ERP capabilities. Understanding of complex payroll environments, including multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional, or highly regulated structures. Experience working within comprehensive HRIS/ERP platforms with integrated payroll and human capital management modules. Proven experience developing and executing detailed test plans, including parallel payroll validation. Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid implementation methodologies. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage functional users, payroll administrators, IT teams, and executive leadership. Ability to manage multiple workstreams in deadline-driven project environments. Willingness to travel to client sites as needed. Strongly Preferred: Experience supporting state and local government payroll implementations. Experience with large-scale, public sector ERP deployments. Familiarity with collaboration tools such as SharePoint. Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills