HR And Payroll ERP Lead

Coyles; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government consulting firm in the Liverpool City Region is looking for an experienced HR and Payroll ERP Lead. This role involves leading the design and implementation of HR and Payroll modules in an ERP system. Key responsibilities include managing stakeholder engagement, applying functional best practices, and supporting change management. The ideal candidate should have experience with ERP systems and a background in public sector environments. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided contact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading HR and Payroll ERP implementations.
• Strong functional knowledge of HR systems is required.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the HR and Payroll design workstream.
• Collaborate with Council design leads and stakeholders.
• Support change management and process optimisation.

Skills

Leading HR and Payroll ERP implementations

Strong functional knowledge of HR systems

Engaging with senior stakeholders

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

iTrent

Job description

One of my local government clients is seeking an experienced HR and Payroll ERP Lead to guide the design and implementation of the HR & Payroll modules within its future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. This role is critical in shaping and delivering functional excellence as the Council transitions to a modern ERP platform. The ideal candidate will bring strong functional knowledge, stakeholder engagement experience, and expertise in leading ERP system implementation for HR and Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the HR and Payroll design workstream throughout the ERP implementation.
• Collaborate with Council design leads, business units, and stakeholders to define and deliver the solution.
• Apply leading functional practices, ensure process optimisation, and support change management.
• Use stakeholder feedback and programmatic knowledge to guide and validate design decisions.
• Represent the HR and Payroll function during system testing, training, and go-live support.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading HR and Payroll ERP implementations.
• Strong functional knowledge of HR systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday, iTrent, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in ERP environments.
• Previous experience working within local government or public sector environments is desirable.

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd