HR and Payroll ERP Lead

HR and Payroll ERP Lead

Posted 1 week ago by Coyles

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

Detailed Description From Employer:

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

  • 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 & Experience

  • 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.

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.