Transformation Project Manager (HRIS) - Home Based

We’re supporting a national organisation in the search for an experienced Transformation Project Manager to lead a major HR and payroll systems transformation. This is a high-impact role for someone who can combine strong project management discipline with hands-on HRIS implementation experience. The organisation is looking for an individual who can take ownership of the full project lifecycle, help mobilise the programme, and drive it through to delivery. With a key focus on people, processes, and adoption, this is a business-led transformation, and this role is a critical part of the programme.

The Role You’ll lead the delivery of an HRIS project with a focus on HR and payroll, with potential additional scope across related workforce systems. You’ll be expected to operate from early-stage discovery through to implementation, working across business stakeholders, SMEs, suppliers, and governance forums to ensure the project is structured, controlled, and successfully delivered., Lead an end-to-end HRIS implementation project from discovery through to deploymentOwn project governance, planning, controls, reporting, and stakeholder managementSupport requirements validation and help shape future project scopeManage the RFP and procurement process alongside internal procurement and SME teamsContribute to business case development and support investment decision-makingOversee vendor selection, supplier management, and implementation activityCoordinate data migration and integration activity from a project leadership perspectiveDrive rollout, business readiness, and handover into BAUBuild credibility quickly with both business and technical stakeholdersHelp re-energise a programme that has previously been paused

Proven experience delivering end-to-end HRIS or HR/payroll system implementationsStrong project management fundamentals, including governance, delivery planning, risk and issue management, and controlsExperience working across the full lifecycle, including requirements, procurement/RFP, vendor selection, implementation, and rolloutStrong understanding of HR operations and processesAbility to lead from a business change perspective, not just a technical delivery lensExperience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional SMEsStrong communication skills and the ability to operate in a complex organisationA proactive, hands-on approach with the credibility to hit the ground running

Nice to Have Experience supporting data migration, mapping, validation, and integration within system implementationsExposure to change management or business readiness activityBroader ERP or finance systems experience

Transformation Project Manager (HRIS) - Home Based 12-month FTC (strong likelihood of extension) £60,000 - £65,000, 12-month fixed-term contractLikely extension beyond initial termHome-based, with occasional travel to London for key workshops, demos, and stakeholder sessionsInterview process expected to be a single stage plus assessment If this is of interest, apply today and we’ll be in touch to discuss further.