Interim Project Manager - Payroll & HRIS Transformation

Handle Recruitment
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 90K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data Migration
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Microsoft Project
System Testing
Systems Integration
Smartsheet
HR Software

Job description

We're seeking an interim Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end transition of HRIS and payroll services at a fast-growing FX business. This fixed-term role requires someone who can hit the ground running, work autonomously, and deliver the project on time while maintaining quality, compliance, and alignment across all stakeholders., * Manage the end-to-end HRIS and payroll transition project, including planning, governance, and risk management

  • Act as primary liaison with the selected vendor and coordinate internal stakeholders (HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal)
  • Lead requirements gathering, document current and future processes, and oversee data migration and reconciliation
  • Manage all testing phases, including system testing, UAT, and parallel payroll runs
  • Develop and deliver change management, communication, and training materials
  • Oversee go-live readiness, cutover, and post-implementation hypercare to ensure smooth transition to business-as-usual operations

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing HRIS or payroll implementation/transition projects
  • Strong understanding of payroll operations, HR systems, data migration, and integrations
  • Skilled in project planning, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination
  • Ability to work autonomously, at pace, and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
  • Experience in fixed-term or time-bound project delivery is desirable

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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