Transition Project Manager - Chicago West

This position has a salary of $62,500 - $73,500 per annum. Paycom provides employees health insurance at an employee cost of $1 per-pay-period, a 401(k) plan with company match, available flexible spending accounts, $50,000 basic life and AD&D, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid family leave, and many other available benefits.The Transition Project Manager (internally known as Transition Specialist Representative) leads the Paycom implementation by partnering with Outside Sales Reps, Client Relations Representatives (CRR), Paycom Specialists (PSD), and New Client Setup (NCS) Specialists to ensure a successful implementation by guiding our clients to 100% usage and adoption of the Paycom solution. They lead communications with internal and external stakeholders and project personnel, ensuring timely and accurate completion of the project.RESPONSIBILITIESWorkload & Project Management:

Defines a detailed implementation plan for all customers which includes the goal of 100% employee usage

Successfully implements newly released products with all clients.

Holds clients accountable to deadlines and drives projects to a successful and timely completion while achieving position metrics and customer satisfaction.

Achieving results by organizing time effectively and utilizing self-management habits that lead to increased productivity.

Managing and allocating resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively on or before deliverable deadline(s).

Processes standard to complex payrolls under limited supervision & coordinates payroll processing timelines with all clients to ensure payroll is submitted in accordance to Paycom submission deadlines

Holds internal and external partners accountable to project objectives and timelines

Provides technical and functional support to all internal and external parties with a Paycom Project Plan to collect outstanding data for each client(s) and ensure all deadlines are met

Works with client(s) to map their current process, understand client pain points and identify areas of improvement to maximize efficiencies through use of the Paycom solution and best practices

Coordinates with client(s) to collect setup documentation of all applicable HCM products

Ensures all open implementation tasks are completed, client(s) acceptance meeting is successfully conducted, and all handoff requirements are met per the process to indicate that the client is trained and prepared to transition to the long-term care teams (PSD/CRR)

Consistently meets internal deadlines for reports, trainings, etc.

Leads the internal implementation team in the creation and execution of employee usage strategies

Risk Management

Diagnoses, researches and resolves customer concerns and requests

Makes independent decisions on problem resolution that are consistent with Paycom policies and procedures

Submits all sensitive data through appropriate Paycom platforms in accordance with Paycom Security Standards

Proactively anticipates client(s) needs and assesses risk

Keeps management informed of any significant client problems

Training & Mentoring:

Utilizes the Paycom Project Plan to record setup and trainings for all HCM products per client(s)

Promotes the use of Paycom HCM products through training on site or via web meeting

Ensures all trainings have client acceptance and meet all Paycom standards

Change Management

Actively drives the company vision through the utilization of the Paycom solution

Easily adapts to internal process changes and stays up to date on product developments

Completes Paycom product training to stay abreast of new releases and functionality in order to successfully advise and direct clients on best practices to platform optimization

Holds internal and external partners accountable to project objectives and timelines

Demonstrates initiative by constantly looking for and recommending ways to improve the TSR role

Communication:

Monitors all communication channels including but not limited to e-mail and telephone notifications providing prompt responses

Answers standard to complex questions under limited supervision

Communicates the importance of data validation and first payroll preparation requirements to all clients to ensure perfect first payrolls

Ensures documentation of client processes and account notes are logged timely within Paycom Client Intelligence (PCI)

Ensures proper meeting etiquette by paying attention to the correct posture, inflection, courtesy, tone, understandability and rate of speech

Communicates effectively with clients and colleagues to establish cordial/effective working relationships

Tactfully communicates critical feedback to clients, colleagues and manager

Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Paycom personnel and management

Attends and leads meetings as required (on site and/or web meeting)

Maintains a positive attitude with all Paycom personnel and management

Adheres to all policies of Paycom including those outlined in the Paycom Employee Handbook

Communicates agendas and recaps for all meetings and trainings

Travel:

Up to 50% travel may include overnight on all avenues of transportation (plane, train and/or automobile)

Required to attend in person New Hire, Regional and Department training

QualificationsEducation/Certification:

Bachelors degree

Experience:

At least 1 year of applicable experience in a customer-facing role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Certification:

Certifications such as Six Sigma (White Belt, Green Belt), CAPM, CSM, PMP, MBA or comparable program

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team

Ability to perform job duties with moderate supervision

Oral and written communication skills

Bilingual preferred; able to read, write, and speak Spanish and/or French proficiently

Public speaking/presentation skills with both small and large formats (50+ attendees)

Ability to build trust and collaborative relationships

Consistently and effectively executes client meetings with business acumen

Intermediate knowledge of the industry, product and processes

Intermediate computer skills in Excel, MS Office Suite, Outlook and Web-based Platforms

Detail oriented and consistently delivers high quality results

Intermediate project management and planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Maintains professional appearance and calm demeanor

Ability to prioritize objectives

Excellent time management skills

Intermediate problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Organizational skills

Takes initiative to learn about a variety of client industries and expands knowledge base

Able to operate in de-escalation and key decision-making scenarios with guidance from direct supervisor

Takes initiative to seek personal and professional development opportunities

Paycom is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Paycom makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Paycom wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Paycom does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department. To learn more about Paycom's affirmative action policy, equal employment opportunity, or to request an accommodation - Click on the link to find more information: paycom.com/careers/eeoc