People Systems Transformation Manager

Artis Recruitment; Bristol; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a People Systems Transformation Manager to oversee the implementation of a new HR & Payroll system. The role involves managing project activities, collaborating with multiple teams, and ensuring efficient process improvement. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in HR or Payroll systems implementation within large organizations, along with strong project management skills. The position is based in the South West, offering remote work options.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading HR or Payroll systems implementations.
• Strong understanding of HR and Payroll processes and data management.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of the new HR Payroll system.
• Work with project leads to deliver key milestones in the transformation plan.
• Review and standardize HR and Payroll processes for efficiency.

Skills

HR systems implementation

Payroll systems implementation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Job description

Overview

Our client is embarking on an exciting HR and Payroll transformation journey, implementing a new, unified system to support circa 10,000 colleagues. To help deliver this critical programme, we’re seeking a People Systems Transformation Manager to play a key role in driving systems implementation, process improvement, and change management across our HR and Payroll functions.

The Role

Reporting into the HR Transformation Programme team, this position will act as a bridge between HR, Payroll, and project delivery leads. You’ll be responsible for managing workstream activity, supporting key elements of the project plan, and ensuring that the new system delivers a streamlined, consistent, and high‑quality experience for their people.

This is a fast‑paced and wide‑reaching transformation that will require strong organisational skills, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The role will initially be a 12‑month FTC, likely longer, and be remote based if desired with access to an office in the South West.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of the new HR & Payroll system across the organisation.
• Work closely with project and workstream leads to deliver key milestones within the transformation plan.
• Review, simplify, and standardise HR and Payroll processes to improve visibility, consistency, and efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy to enable a single source of truth for employee information.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to identify and resolve process or data challenges.
• Support change management and communication efforts to enhance user adoption and engagement.
• Provide hands‑on support during testing, deployment, and post‑implementation phases.
• Contribute to future project phases such as onboarding and case management improvements.

About You

You’ll be a proactive and adaptable individual with experience in HR or Payroll systems implementation within a large or complex organisation. You’ll have the confidence to work across multiple teams, manage competing priorities, and influence stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

Essential Experience

• Proven track record of leading or supporting HR and/or Payroll systems implementations. Migrating from a legacy system to a new one.
• Strong understanding of HR and/or Payroll processes and data management.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Experience working in a transformation or change environment.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work at pace and under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Comfortable working remotely, with the ability to travel as needed.