IT Manager - HR Tech IT Manager - HR Tech London, ENG, GB, W2 6BD Jan 7, 2026

Ardagh Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Greater London is seeking an IT Manager to lead HR tech operations. You will collaborate with HR functions and ensure compliance while managing project pipelines. The ideal candidate has a Business or Computer Science degree and profound knowledge of payroll systems, IT security, and stakeholder management. Strong communication skills in English are required, and proficiency in other European languages is beneficial. Join a proactive team dedicated to operational excellence and technology integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, HRMS, and T&A solutions.
• Experience with IT security and data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as Group IT operational manager for business units.
• Plan and manage Group IT HR Solutions operations and budget.
• Lead the Group IT HR Solutions team and assist various projects.

Skills

HRMS knowledge

IT security regulations

Stakeholder management

Project management

English communication

Education

Business or Computer Science degree

Tools

ITIL Foundation certification

Project Management certification

Job description

IT Manager - HR Tech

Team lead, internal analyst & project manager for HR solutions. and the interoperability between the various HR IT systems within Ardagh Group. Collaborate the HR functions, compliance and other stakeholder to ensure a compliant IT operations of HR systems managed by the HR solution team.

Support the HR function in acquisition of new technology following AG enterprise and solution architecture principles and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Group IT operational manager and strategic partner for our functional business units and their process owners in terms of operational excellence, process enhancements, change requests and application support
• Plan, prioritize & manage Group IT HR Solutions operations, project pipeline & budget
• Lead Group IT HR Solutions team (~ two team members)
• Cooperate with other IT Services teams to integrate Business and Process functions into HR systems and ensure interoperability between multiple IT systems
• Monitor, control & enhance sourced Application Support Services, Cloud Services, etc.
• Lead and assist projects of various sizes with internal and external team members

Requirements

• Business or Computer Science degree at University level (or equivalent)
• Profound knowledge of payroll, HRMS, and T&A solutions.
• Profound knowledge of IT security and data privacy regulations
• Solid knowledge of HR processes in the manufacturing context.
• Solid knowledge of incident, problem, and change mgt.
• Project Management certification (PRINCE, IAPM, SCRUM etc.) is beneficial
• ITIL Foundation certification is a beneficia analytical and proactive team player with foresight, overview. self-initiative and willingness to learn
• Confident self-starter with effective client-facing communication and rapport building skills to ensure results in a cross-functional and multi-stakeholder organization
• Strong stakeholder management skills, pro-active in approaching business managers with updates, ideas or concerns on daily operations and projects
• Taking ownership on the resolution of incidents and fulfilment of service requests
• English business fluent (C1/C2 level); German or other European languages are beneficial