Project Manager - HR & Payroll System Implementation

Corndel.; City Of London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager for remote work. This role is pivotal in delivering a new HR and payroll system, ensuring strict governance and stakeholder alignment. Successful candidates will have proven project management experience and strong HR process knowledge. Join a supportive and inclusive environment that values excellence and flexibility.

Benefits

Fully inclusive and supportive culture

Flexible working environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing HR and/or payroll system implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and payroll operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan with timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage external vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.

Skills

Managing HR and payroll system implementation projects

Stakeholder management and communication

Governance frameworks and RAID logs

Organisational and time management

Project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile)

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - HR & Payroll System Implementation

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months), 3 days a week
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Remote

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the identification, selection and delivery of a new integrated HR and payroll system for our organisation. This role will ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard, providing robust governance and structure throughout all stages.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Governance

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan, including detailed timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Establish robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance with organisational standards.
• Ensure necessary approvals are secured at key project stages.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the HR Operations Manager and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Facilitate regular communication and updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage external vendor relationships and performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating where necessary.
• Maintain a comprehensive RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), ensuring regular reviews and updates.

Delivery Management

• Coordinate activities across HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors to ensure successful implementation.
• Monitor project progress against objectives and adjust plans as required to maintain momentum.

Data Migration and Testing

• Co‑ordinate data migration activities, including data extracts, mapping, validation and reconciliation.
• Oversee the development and execution of test scripts, including parallel payroll runs to ensure system accuracy and integrity.
• Lead detailed cutover planning and execution to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all deliverables meet agreed standards and business requirements.
• Support the implementation of basic change management and training plans to facilitate user adoption of the new system.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in managing HR and/or payroll system implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and payroll operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to establish governance frameworks and manage RAID logs effectively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).

Reporting Line

Reports to: HR Operations Manager

Why join Corndel?

• We're committed to having a fully inclusive, welcoming and safe culture and always striving to improve.
• We provide an environment that is truly flexible and supportive, somewhere you will have autonomy over your role.
• We're a leader in our field, with quality and excellence at the heart of what we do.

As part of our commitment to create an inclusive workplace where all colleagues can be their true selves, excel in their roles and progress in their careers, we recognise the importance of embracing the diversity in the working population and making Corndel a fully accessible employer.

As Corndel is a Disability Confident Employer, we make sure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job will be offered an interview. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, when submitting your application, please select the appropriate option to let us know that you have a disability. Please note this does not mean that all disabled people are entitled to an interview, in some recruitment situations such as peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer.

If you have a disability that might affect any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know about any help or reasonable adjustments you need before any interview or assessment. We'll work with you to make sure any appropriate support is in place and make the application process a more positive experience.

Corndel is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, and will undertake pre-employment checks on the successful candidate, including Enhanced DBS Disclosure and a Barred List Check.

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