Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to drive HR and payroll system changes using HiBob HRIS. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with payroll transformations and stakeholder management, thriving in a hybrid work environment of a mid-sized organization. You will lead full lifecycle HRIS project deliveries while ensuring compliance with UK payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 full-cycle HiBob HRIS implementations required.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll processes and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of HiBob HRIS and payroll projects.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Project management

Change management

Tools

HiBob HRIS

Workday

BambooHR

SAP SuccessFactors

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Location: Hybrid (UK-based with some travel required)

Contract Type: Rolling 6-Month Contract

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager with deep expertise in HiBob HRIS and payroll transformation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, mid-sized environments (500–1000 employees) and has successfully led at least two end-to-end HiBob implementations. You’ll be instrumental in driving HR and payroll system change, working closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of HiBob HRIS and payroll projects, from planning through to go-live and post-implementation support.
• Act as a key liaison between internal teams and external vendors.
• Provide hands-on support with system configuration, testing, data migration, and user training.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and data protection standards.
• Deliver clear and concise project documentation and reporting.
• Minimum 2 full-cycle HiBob HRIS implementations – this is a must.
• Strong, hands-on experience managing HCM/HRIS and payroll projects.
• Experience working in mid-sized organisations (500–1000 employees).
• Excellent stakeholder management and vendor coordination skills.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll processes and compliance.
• Comfortable working in hybrid environments with occasional travel.
• Broader experience with other HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, BambooHR, SAP SuccessFactors).
• Background in HR or payroll operations.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.