HRIS Change & Comms Manager

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education invites applications for an HRIS Change & Comms Manager based at the London Headquarter Office. The role fixes a 12-month contract to lead HRIS change initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption and engagement across schools and offices.

You will partner with HR, Technology, and senior stakeholders to deliver clear communications and adoption interventions, driving measurable benefits and improved employee experience across 35+ countries.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, executing and monitoring HR system changes.
• Ability to drive adoption and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead change, comms, and adoption strategy for global SuccessFactors transformation.
• Collaborate with HR, IT and senior stakeholders to translate delivery into clear communications.
• Apply project management discipline across change activities, aligning to timelines and governance.
• Coordinate across global, regional, and local teams to enable a seamless digital HR experience.
• Drive adoption, reduce risk, and ensure value delivery across 35+ countries.

Skills

Change Management

Communication

HRIS Knowledge

Project Management

Analytical Abilities

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Technical Proficiency

Inclusion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HRIS Change & Comms Manager

Offering a 12 month fixed-term contract.

Join Nord Anglia Education's HR team as an HRIS Change & Comms Manager, based in our London Headquarter Office.

This role is crucial in managing and enhancing our HR Information Systems to ensure seamless change management and effective communication strategies across the organisation. You will spearhead HRIS-related projects, ensuring that change initiatives are implemented smoothly and that all stakeholders are engaged and informed throughout the process. This position offers the opportunity to work within the Group Central Support division, directly contributing to the strategic HR objectives that support our global educational network.

The Role

• You’ll lead the change, communication, and adoption strategy for the global SuccessFactors transformation, ensuring successful delivery, embedding, and long-term adoption across all schools and offices.
• You’ll work closely with HR, Technology, and senior stakeholders to translate programme delivery into clear, engaging communications and adoption interventions that improve employee experience and drive measurable benefits realisation.
• You will also support programme delivery by applying strong project management discipline across change activities, ensuring alignment to timelines, milestones, and governance frameworks.
• As a team player, you’ll operate across global, regional, and local teams to enable a seamless transition to a digital, data-driven HR experience aligned to our 2030 vision.
• Your role will impact the organisation by accelerating adoption, reducing risk, and ensuring the programme delivers its intended value at scale across 35+ countries.

What we’re looking for:

Skills

• Change Management Expertise: Proven experience in planning, executing and monitoring HR system changes and upgrades, with a strong ability to manage resistance and foster a positive adoption culture among employees.
• Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to craft clear, concise, and impactful messages tailored to different audiences within the organisation, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and buy-in.
• HRIS Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of HRIS platforms, preferably with hands‑on experience in leading system enhancements, data management, and troubleshooting.
• Project Management Skills: Capable of managing multiple concurrent projects with excellent organisation, time management, and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical mindset to assess system requirements, identify areas for improvement, and provide data‑driven recommendations.
• Collaboration and Influencing: Ability to work collaboratively across teams, including HR business partners, IT, and external vendors, to align change and communication strategies with business objectives.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to managing communications, documentation, and project details ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Adaptability and Problem‑Solving: Comfortable navigating a fast‑paced environment and capable of anticipating challenges with creative solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with digital communication tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and potentially other HR‑related software to enhance system functionality and user engagement.
• Commitment to Inclusion: Embrace and promote an inclusive work culture, ensuring communications respect diversity and encourage participation from all colleagues.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 90+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 100,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world‑leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life‑changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like‑minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

We recruit in line with our EmpowerUs Behaviours Framework: Communicate with Impact, Collaborate with Empathy, Make Considered Decisions, Embrace Change and Drive Growth.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.