Payroll Technolgy Leader

Job description

The Payroll Technology Leader is responsible for maximizing the value of Eaton's Payroll, Time & Labor technology portfolio, including the UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) platform and related payroll and workforce management solutions. This leader serves as both the Product Owner and primary IT business partner for Payroll, HR, and Finance stakeholders. In this role, you will define and execute the product vision, roadmap, and investment strategy while ensuring technology solutions align with business objectives. You will partner closely with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT to identify opportunities, prioritize investments, and deliver innovative, secure, and scalable solutions that enhance business performance. As a leader within Eaton's IT organization, you will oversee product funding, manage strategic vendor relationships, drive product governance and operational excellence, and lead a team responsible for delivering business outcomes across the Payroll, Time & Labor domain. The expected annual salary range for this role is $165000 - $242000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you'll do: Product Strategy & Ownership • Define, communicate, and champion the product vision, roadmap, and strategic priorities for Payroll, Time & Labor solutions, including UKG. • Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise IT strategy. • Translate business objectives into epics, features, user stories, and measurable outcomes for Agile delivery teams. • Establish and manage product release, enhancement, and continuous improvement processes. • Define product KPIs and drive data-informed decision-making to maximize business value. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management • Serve as the primary relationship manager between IT and Payroll, HR, and Finance business stakeholders. • Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities, evaluate investments, and align technology solutions with strategic goals. • Develop business cases, secure stakeholder support, and lead prioritization of initiatives. • Act as a trusted advisor, bringing industry knowledge, innovation, and best practices to the business. Leadership & Delivery • Lead and…