People Ops/Payroll Project Manager III
Posted: 08/28/2026
Job Number: 42705
Job Description
People Ops/Payroll Project Manager III
Remote
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Contingent Worker to join the MF Spend Cluster as a dedicated Project Manager supporting US operations and a critical cross-team LOA (Leave of Absence) fix programm. This is a hands-on coordination role requiring deep domain expertise in People Operations, Payroll, and Workday.
You will serve as the dedicated PM for a high-priority, cross-team initiative to fix leave calculation errors in the Lincoln/Workday integration - an issue currently driving 96% of processing errors. You will coordinate delivery across multiple teams (Lincoln, Time Away, EP) while also providing operational support to US initiatives.
Responsibilities
THE PROMISES WE MAKE:
At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey.
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Remote
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Contingent Worker to join the MF Spend Cluster as a dedicated Project Manager supporting US operations and a critical cross-team LOA (Leave of Absence) fix programm. This is a hands-on coordination role requiring deep domain expertise in People Operations, Payroll, and Workday.
You will serve as the dedicated PM for a high-priority, cross-team initiative to fix leave calculation errors in the Lincoln/Workday integration - an issue currently driving 96% of processing errors. You will coordinate delivery across multiple teams (Lincoln, Time Away, EP) while also providing operational support to US initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project coordination for LOA Fix Stage 1 (Lincoln integration modification, salary proration turn-off)
- Drive cross-team alignment and delivery across Lincoln, Time Away, EP teams
- Manage workstream dependencies, risks, and escalations
- Coordinate integration testing across teams
- Prepare for and support the Stage 2 face-to-face workshop (October)
- Support broader Spend Cluster initiatives including Project PRIDE, RSU Transformation, and WorkDay Reimagined as capacity allows
- Maintain clear status reporting and stakeholder communications
- 5+ years experience in People Operations, Payroll, or HR Technology
- Hands-on Workday experience (HCM, Payroll, or Absence modules)
- Proven track record of cross-team project coordination in a large-scale enterprise environment
- Strong understanding of payroll processing, leave of absence policies, and system integrations
- Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams with competing priorities
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with Lincoln Financial (or similar absence/disability management vendors)
- Familiarity with end-to-end leave processing lifecycles
- Experience in a tech company People Operations environment
- PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certification
- Experience with system integration testing across HR/Payroll platforms
- LOA Fix Stage 1 delivered on time by November 2026
- Leave calculation error rate reduced from current 96% baseline
- Cross-team dependencies tracked and unblocked proactively
- Stage 2 workshop prepared and executed effectively
- Reports into the MF Spend Cluster program lead. Works closely with Lincoln, Time Away, EP, and Benefits teams.
- Prepared by: Planning & Partnership Manager, MF Spend Cluster
THE PROMISES WE MAKE:
At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey.
For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please visit crystalequation.com/privacy.