Course Description
This comprehensive 5-day course guides participants through the entire process of selecting and implementing a payroll system. From initial needs assessment to post-implementation support, attendees will gain practical skills in project planning, vendor evaluation, data migration, system testing, and change management. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises to ensure participants can confidently manage payroll system projects.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a detailed project plan for payroll system implementation
- Evaluate and select appropriate payroll vendors based on organizational needs
- Design and execute effective data migration and system testing strategies
- Implement change management and training programs for smooth system adoption
- Establish post-implementation support and continuous improvement processes
Course Modules
Day 1: Project Planning and Needs Assessment
- Introduction to payroll system implementation lifecycle
- Conducting a current state analysis
- Defining system requirements and objectives
- Creating a comprehensive project plan
Day 2: Vendor Selection and Evaluation
- Researching payroll system vendors
- Developing a Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Evaluating vendor responses and demonstrations
- Negotiating contracts and service level agreements
Day 3: System Design and Data Migration
- Mapping current processes to new system functionality
- Designing system configurations and customizations
- Planning and executing data cleansing and migration
- Establishing data validation and reconciliation procedures
Day 4: Testing and Quality Assurance
- Developing a comprehensive testing strategy
- Conducting unit, integration, and user acceptance testing
- Parallel payroll runs and results validation
- Identifying and resolving system issues
Day 5: Implementation and Post-Go-Live Support
- Creating user training materials and conducting sessions
- Developing a go-live strategy and cutover plan
- Establishing post-implementation support processes
- Continuous improvement and system optimization techniques
Practical Wins for Participants
- A customizable project plan template for payroll system implementation
- Vendor evaluation scorecard and RFP development toolkit
- Data migration checklist and reconciliation spreadsheet
- Go-live readiness assessment and post-implementation audit guide
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
