HRIT Project Manager (Application SME – HR)

Orion Group; Aberdeen City; Vor Ort; GBP 22.500 - 27.500; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology recruitment firm in Aberdeen is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager for HR systems. This role requires managing the full project lifecycle for HRIT projects, ensuring successful implementation of solutions like SuccessFactors. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience in HRIS implementation, along with a collaborative mindset. Offering a competitive salary of £25,000 annually with a full-time contract.

Qualifikationen

• 5 – 8 years of experience managing IT projects, preferably in HR.
• Proven experience with HR systems and SuccessFactors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead the implementation, upgrade, and integration of HR systems.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity and security standards.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

HR systems knowledge

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Tools

SuccessFactors

Data migration tools

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Orion Group | Oil & Gas Industry

We have a current opportunity for a HRIT Project Manager based in Aberdeen. This has been released on a 12 month PAYE contract.

The IT Project Manager for Human Resources Systems (HRIT Project Manager) is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing IT projects that support HR functions such as workforce management, payroll, talent management, benefits, recruiting, learning, etc. This role ensures that HR technology solutions (currently SuccessFactors and SuccessFactors Payroll) are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of HR system implementation, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including HR, IT, Finance, vendors, and consultants.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Monitor and report project progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects adhere to Project Management Office (PMO) standards, governance, and change management protocols.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR leadership to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Manage communication between business, IT teams, and vendors.

Vendor & AMS Governance

• Act as day‑to‑day interface to AMS and ISVs (e.g., Accenture): prioritise backlog, agree estimates/timelines; manage SOWs, SLAs, KPIs and Service Improvement Plans.
• Serve as the functional SME and L3 escalation: triage complex issues and direct AMS/vendors to resolution.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee system configuration, data migration, integration, and testing efforts.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with company policies and legal regulations (e.g. GDPR).
• Support the design and deployment of interfaces between HR systems and other enterprise applications (ERP, finance, etc.).

Process Improvement

• Recommend best practices to optimize HR processes through technology.
• Evaluate and implement automation, reporting, and analytics tools to improve HR decision‑making.
• Conduct post‑implementation review and identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Role Dimensions

• High‑visibility delivery across core HR processes (recruiting, onboarding, compensation, performance, learning, payroll).
• Cross‑functional environment with internal teams and external vendors/consultants; multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Operates within PMO standards and governance, accountable for timely status, risk and financial reporting.

Role Requirements

• 5 – 8 years of experience managing IT projects, with at least 3 years focused on HR systems.
• Proven experience with HR systems, SuccessFactors and SuccessFactors Payroll.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Solid understanding of HR business processes such as recruiting, onboarding, compensation, performance management, payroll, etc.
• Proficiency in system integration, data migration, and reporting tools.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment

Contract Position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/079764.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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