HRIS Manager

MCS Group Consultancy; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new HRIS. The role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless transition along with user engagement. The ideal candidate will have a degree in IT or Human Resources, excellent organizational skills, and experience in HRIS implementations. This full-time role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead a major HR technology transformation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in delivering HRIS, HCM, or ERP implementation projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong understanding of key HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and time & attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full HRIS project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budget.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, tracking milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with system providers and internal teams to configure, test, and implement the solution.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide clear communication throughout the project.
• Oversee workflow mapping, data migration, testing, and quality assurance.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity, GDPR compliance, and system security.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, user documentation, and support materials.

Skills

HR

HRIS

HR Information Systems

HR Analyst

Human Resource

System implementation

Education

Degree in IT, Business Systems, Human Resources, or related discipline

Job description

HR Project Manager

Our client, a well-established multi-site organisation, is seeking an HRIS Manager to lead the delivery of a new HRIS designed to streamline and standardise HR processes across the group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and hands‑on project professional who thrives on driving digital transformation and connecting people, systems, and business processes.

The Role

You will oversee the complete HRIS implementation, from initial planning and system configuration through to training, rollout, and post‑launch optimisation. Working closely with HR, IT, and external technology partners, you'll ensure a seamless transition, strong user engagement, and lasting process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full HRIS project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budget.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, tracking milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with system providers and internal teams to configure, test, and implement the solution.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide clear communication throughout the project.
• Oversee workflow mapping, data migration, testing, and quality assurance.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity, GDPR compliance, and system security.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, user documentation, and support materials.
• Report on progress and outcomes, supporting ongoing system enhancements and continuous improvement.

About You

• Degree educated in IT, Business Systems, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering HRIS, HCM, or ERP implementation projects.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong understanding of key HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and time & attendance.
• Background in multi‑site or multi‑entity environments, and willingness to travel.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a major HR technology transformation.
• Permanent, full‑time role.
• Hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Skills

• HR
• HRIS
• HR Information Systems
• HR Analyst
• Human Resource
• System implementation

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at or .

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