HRIS Project Manager

The Opportunity

A London local authority is undertaking an ambitious modernisation programme to improve the services it provides to residents, simplify processes and deliver better value for money.

As part of that they'll be upgrading their HRIS system and need a project manager to deliver that upgrade.

The Role

• Lead the implementation / upgrade of the HRIS system covering core payroll, HR, Employee Self-Service, People Management, Recruitment / ATS, Training and Talent Management
• Review existing processes, working practices and service delivery arrangements to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with operational teams, Business Analysts, Service Designers and Service Managers to develop and the upgraded system.
• Manage project plans, milestones, risks, budgets, governance and stakeholder communications.
• Support changes involving people, processes, organisational structures and the technology itself.
• Manage implementation activities and ensure redesigned services are successfully embedded.
• Track project outcomes, efficiencies and benefits against agreed objectives.

The Person

• Experience of HRIS Systems - iTrent is a very strong preference but if you have good local council / local authority experience and experience of other HR packages it may be considered
• Proven experience delivering business transformation, operational change or service redesign projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate direct involvement in implementing change, not simply managing reporting and governance.
• Background in Local Government, Public Sector, Central Government or Civil Service transformation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with operational teams and senior managers.
• Comfortable challenging established processes and taking ownership of delivery from initial discovery through to implementation.