Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Merseyside, UK
Summary: The HR and Payroll ERP Lead will oversee the design and implementation of HR and Payroll modules within a local government's new ERP solution. This role is essential for ensuring functional excellence during the transition to a modern ERP platform, requiring strong functional knowledge and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have expertise in leading ERP system implementations specifically for HR and Payroll.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and lead the HR and Payroll design workstream throughout the ERP implementation.
- Collaborate with Council design leads, business units, and stakeholders to define and deliver the solution.
- Apply leading functional practices, ensure process optimisation, and support change management.
- Use stakeholder feedback and programmatic knowledge to guide and validate design decisions.
- Represent the HR and Payroll function during system testing, training, and go-live support.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience leading HR and Payroll ERP implementations.
- Strong functional knowledge of HR systems (eg, Oracle, SAP, Workday, iTrent, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in ERP environments.
- Previous experience working within local government or public sector environments is desirable.
Salary (Rate): £48.02 Daily
City: Merseyside
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
One of my local government clients is seeking an experienced HR and Payroll ERP Lead to guide the design and implementation of the HR & Payroll modules within its future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution.
This role is critical in shaping and delivering functional excellence as the Council transitions to a modern ERP platform. The ideal candidate will bring strong functional knowledge, stakeholder engagement experience, and expertise in leading ERP system implementation for HR and Payroll.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and lead the HR and Payroll design workstream throughout the ERP implementation.
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Collaborate with Council design leads, business units, and stakeholders to define and deliver the solution.
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Apply leading functional practices, ensure process optimisation, and support change management.
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Use stakeholder feedback and programmatic knowledge to guide and validate design decisions.
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Represent the HR and Payroll function during system testing, training, and go-live support.
Key Skills & Experience
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Proven experience leading HR and Payroll ERP implementations.
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Strong functional knowledge of HR systems (eg, Oracle, SAP, Workday, iTrent, etc.).
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Demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in ERP environments.
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Previous experience working within local government or public sector environments is desirable.
If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.