HR Project Managers

SGI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager in London to lead end-to-end payroll and HR systems projects. You will manage scope, timelines and stakeholder communications while coordinating HR, Payroll, IT and vendor teams to ensure successful go-lives and post go-live support.

The role requires hands-on delivery across Kronos UKG, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP HCM, with strong SDLC discipline and a focus on data integrity, GDPR compliance and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements: experience delivering HR systems or payroll projects within consultancy/advisory settings.
• Strong HR domain knowledge including core HR, payroll, and HR service delivery processes.
• Hands-on delivery involving Kronos UKG, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP HCM.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and multi-workstream programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR technology and payroll transformation projects from initiation through go-live and hypercare.
• Manage scope, plans, RAID, budget, dependencies and governance per delivery frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, vendors and implementation partners.
• Oversee requirements gathering, process mapping, solution design, configuration oversight, integrations, testing and cutover planning.
• Drive delivery across Kronos UKG, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP HCM workstreams, aligning with HR operating model and compliance.

Skills

HR domain knowledge

SDLC lifecycles

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Job description

Industry: Consultancy & Advisory

Location: London, United Kingdom

Rate: £500/day

Overview We are currently looking for experienced HR Project Managers with strong HR domain expertise and a proven track record delivering payroll and HR systems projects. This role will involve leading end-to-end delivery across complex stakeholder environments, specifically involving Kronos UKG, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP HCM, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR technology and payroll transformation projects from initiation through to go-live and hypercare.
• Manage project scope, plans, RAID, budget, dependencies and governance in line with delivery frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, vendors and third-party implementation partners.
• Oversee requirements gathering, process mapping, solution design, configuration oversight, integrations, testing and cutover planning.
• Drive delivery across Kronos UKG, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP HCM workstreams, ensuring alignment with HR operating model and compliance needs.
• Prepare and present status reporting, steering pack materials and decision papers for senior stakeholders.
• Manage change impacts, communications, training coordination and adoption planning to ensure successful rollout.
• Ensure data migration, security, controls and audit requirements are addressed, including GDPR considerations.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as an HR Project Manager delivering HR systems and/or payroll projects within consultancy or advisory settings.
• Strong HR domain knowledge, including core HR, payroll, time and attendance, and HR service delivery processes.
• Hands-on project delivery experience involving Kronos UKG, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP HCM.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, implementation partners and multi-workstream programmes.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders, facilitate workshops and drive decisions.
• Strong understanding of SDLC/implementation lifecycles, test phases (SIT/UAT), cutover and hypercare.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills, with clear communication in written and spoken English.

Desirable

• PRINCE2, APM, Agile or similar project management certification.
• Experience with HR integrations (e.g., middleware), payroll interfaces, and data migration approaches.
• Exposure to regulated environments and robust governance models.

Working Pattern London-based delivery with a hybrid working approach depending on client needs.

We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.