Senior Project Manager - HR & Payroll Transformation

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive HR & Payroll transformation projects. This role involves managing project delivery, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful outcomes in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with various HR/Payroll platforms and a proven track record in project management. A competitive salary plus benefits, including a car allowance, is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Track record as a Senior Project Manager delivering transformation projects.
• Experience with HR/Payroll platforms.
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of HR & Payroll transformation projects.
• Oversee workstreams and manage risks effectively.
• Collaborate with teams and vendors for successful outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Communication

Risk management

Tools

Workday

SAP HR

Oracle HCM

ADP

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – HR & Payroll Transformation

Location: UK (Hybrid / Flexible)

Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Senior Project Manager to deliver high-impact HR & Payroll transformation projects. You will be leading end-to-end delivery, ensuring successful outcomes in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This is a hands-on delivery role where your ability to manage complex projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive solutions to completion will be key.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HR & Payroll transformation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Oversee multiple workstreams, managing risks, dependencies, and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment and delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project governance, status reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure robust project documentation, change management, and post-implementation review processes.
• Identify and resolve delivery issues proactively, maintaining project momentum.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven track record as a Senior Project Manager delivering HRIS, HR, or Payroll transformation projects.
• Experience with one or more HR/Payroll platforms: Workday, SAP HR, ResourceLink, Oracle HCM, UKG, MHR, ADP, SD Works, Dayforce.
• Strong delivery skills – able to take ownership and drive projects to completion in challenging environments.
• Experience working with mid-market or non-Tier 1 clients (not solely large enterprise).
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Desirable

• Background in HRIS implementation and integration projects.
• Familiarity with HR & Payroll compliance and best practice.
• Consulting experience, ideally with exposure to multiple sectors.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 – £85,000
• Car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements