Project Delivery Lead Payroll: Program NOVA (HYBRID)
HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire an Project Delivery Lead Payroll: Program NOVA immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
• Tuition assistance
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project Delivery Lead to spearhead the modernization of payroll systems and processes. This role will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of the transformation of McCormick’s global payroll technology, ensuring seamless integration with time management, benefits and other HR systems. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong project leadership to drive successful transformation outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the payroll system transformation
- Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure alignment across all workstreams.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on payroll technology and integrations with time tracking, benefits, and ERP systems.
- Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure they are met through system configuration and development.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and resources, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Oversee data migration, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Ensure compliance with all relevant labor, tax, and data protection regulations across regions.
- Manage implementation vendors to ensure successful delivery of the project.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in payroll systems implementation and transformation (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, Oracle HCM).
- Proven leadership experience managing technical project delivery across cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of global payroll processes, compliance, and integrations with time and attendance solutions.
- Experience with agile and/or waterfall project management methodologies.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certifications are a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with global payroll operations and regional compliance (e.g., EMEA, Americas, LATAM).
- Working knowledge of API integrations and data security standards.
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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
Base Salary: $103,520 - $181,150
Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits - Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support - Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Nearest Major Market: Baltimore