Payroll Systems Implementation Project Manager
SuccessFactors
£100K FTC
North West England-Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in Payroll Implementation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional who can manage complex projects, engage senior stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery across HR, Payroll, and IT functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Payroll implementation and enhancement projects
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and governance
- Work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery
- Coordinate system configuration, testing, data migration, and deployment activities
- Ensure payroll-related processes and dependencies are fully considered throughout project delivery
- Drive stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management activities
- Manage third-party vendors and implementation partners where required
- Produce and maintain project documentation, status reports, and RAID logs
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience managing Payroll Implementation projects
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and payroll integration requirements
- Experience delivering HRIS or HR transformation programmes
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong organisational and project governance capabilities
- Experience working within complex, cross-functional environments
- Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies
- Relevant project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM or equivalent) desirable