HR & Payroll Systems Project Manager (iTrent)
Location: Shepherds Bush, 2-3 days a week on site. Others WFH.
Contract: 10 month fixed term contract. Hours: Full-Time (9:00am - 5:30pm). Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 11% non contributory pension.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Systems Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new iTrent Human Capital Management (HCM) platform and payroll solution within a large and complex organisation. This is a high-profile transformation programme involving the implementation of Midland HRs iTrent system alongside the migration to a new payroll provider. Working closely with senior stakeholders, operational teams, technical specialists and third-party vendors, you will be responsible for ensuring successful delivery and adoption of the new solution. This role requires a proven HR and Payroll systems project professional who has successfully delivered iTrent implementations or migrations and can confidently manage multiple workstreams, integrations, stakeholders and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day delivery of the HR and Payroll systems programme.
* Manage project plans, timelines, budgets and governance activities.
* Coordinate multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery remains on track.
* Drive stakeholder engagement and facilitate key project decisions.
* Manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
* Produce and maintain project governance documentation and reporting.
* Work closely with business, technical and third-party teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
* Oversee change requests and assess impacts on scope, budget and timelines.
* Facilitate workshops, meetings and project steering groups.
* Ensure successful implementation of the HCM platform, payroll solution and associated system integrations.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience delivering HR and Payroll system implementation and migration projects.
* Hands-on experience implementing or migrating to iTrent is essential.
* Strong understanding of HR and Payroll processes and associated systems.
* Experience managing complex transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
* Strong project governance, planning and reporting experience.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
* Experience working with hybrid and remote teams.
Qualifications
Essential
* iTrent experience is essential
Desirable
* PRINCE2 Practitioner.
* Programme Management qualification.
Candidate Requirements
* Have proven, relevant experience delivering HR and Payroll systems projects.
* Have previous iTrent implementation or migration experience.
* Be within a reasonable commuting distance of Shepherds Bush, West London, with the ability to attend the office 2-3 days per week.
* Have the right to live and work in the UK without restriction.
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