Project Manager, HR Systems
Location: North West | Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + 10% bonus
Sector: Global FMCG & Manufacturing
We are partnering with a global FMCG and manufacturing business to appoint a hands-on Project Manager, HR Systems to lead a major HR technology transformation programme.
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future HR systems landscape across a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment. You will play a central role in defining the solution, building the business case and driving delivery across a broad HR systems portfolio.
The opportunity
You will lead the RFP process and develop the business case for a new suite of HR systems, working closely with key stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate solutions and shape the implementation roadmap.
The programme will cover:
- Global Solutions and Payroll
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Core HR
- Time and Attendance
A particular focus will be Time and Attendance, given the complexity of manufacturing shift patterns. You will be instrumental in ensuring the right solution is selected and successfully rolled out across the business.
This is a genuinely hands-on project management role. Despite the Programme Manager title, you will be closely involved in day-to-day delivery, stakeholder engagement, planning, issue management and the RAID log.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the RFP process for a new suite of HR systems
- Build and present a compelling business case for investment
- Help define the target systems landscape and implementation approach
- Shape the roll-out plan, delivery cadence and programme governance
- Manage the RAID log and maintain close oversight of delivery
- Engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams through to senior leadership
- Navigate the complexities of time and attendance within a manufacturing environment
- Support the selection and implementation of solutions across Core HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Onboarding and Global Solutions
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience delivering HR systems projects or transformations
- Essential: Time and Attendance experience, ideally within a manufacturing or complex shift-pattern environment
- Experience of payroll implementation
- Exposure to SuccessFactors is preferred, although experience with other HRIS platforms will be considered
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at every level
- A practical, hands-on delivery mindset - happy to get stuck into the detail as well as lead at a strategic level
- Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable travelling across the UK for workshops and stakeholder engagement
Location and package
- Based near Liverpool, covering the North West
- No fixed on-site pattern, although regular travel across the UK will be required for workshops
- £65,000–£75,000 basic salary
- 10% bonus