HR and Payroll ERP Lead

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Liverpool is seeking a skilled professional to oversee the HR & Payroll design of their future ERP solution. The role involves managing the workstream and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective implementation. Candidates should have substantial experience in HR & Payroll design and project management, along with relevant qualifications such as MCIPD or CIPP.

Qualifications

• Deep functional knowledge in HR & Payroll with continuous professional development.
• Proven experience in HR and Payroll system design and implementation.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex HR and Payroll transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR & Payroll workstream managing all aspects.
• Collaborate with Council design leads to deliver an integrated system.
• Guide process area design leads and manage design governance.

Skills

HR & Payroll system design

Complex project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MCIPD and/or CIPP Qualification

Job description

11-12 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing the HR & Payroll design of the Councils future ERP solution. The position involves collaborating with Council design leads and functions during the implementation phase incorporating functional best practices, stakeholder feedback and programmatic knowledge into the workstream.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR & Payroll workstream managing all aspects including planning, reporting, budget management, resource management, execution and risk management.
• Collaborate with the People and Organisational Culture Director, Heads of Service and external suppliers to deliver an integrated HR Payroll and Finance system that aligns with the target operating model and complies with regulations.
• Guide process area design leads through implementation assisting in designing a leading practice solution and understanding dependencies between taxonomy areas.
• Manage design governance for the workstream preparing and delivering design authority and board papers as needed.
• Ensure stakeholders, Design Leads, HR Analysts and core users are engaged and informed to facilitate system and process change adoption.

Experience

• Deep functional knowledge in HR & Payroll with evidence of continuous professional development in system transformation.
• Proven experience in HR and Payroll system design and implementation that enhances service delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in complex project management across at least three HR and Payroll transformation projects including planning, reporting, budget management, resource management, execution and risk management.

Qualification

• Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) and/or Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Qualification or equivalent professional qualification.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week
• Location: Cunard Building, Water Street Pier Head, Liverpool L2 2BS

The role closes on 15th October 2025. Apply ASAP.