HCM Project Manager

HCM PROJECT MANAGER (ITRENT IMPLEMENTATION)

Shepherd's Bush, West London (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week)
£60,000 - £65,000 + 11% Employer Pension
10-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering
HR and Payroll system implementations?

We're seeking an HCM Project Manager to lead a major transformation programme
involving the implementation of Midland HR's iTrent platform and the migration
to a new payroll provider. This is a high-profile project that will play a key
role in modernising critical HR, payroll, and people systems.


THE OPPORTUNITY

You will lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex HCM and Payroll
transformation programme, working closely with HR, IT, senior stakeholders,
external suppliers, and project teams to ensure successful implementation and
adoption.

The programme includes:

* Implementation of Midland HR's iTrent HCM platform
* Integration with business-critical systems including Microsoft Entra and
Bromcom
* Migration to a new payroll provider
* Management of multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Lead the day-to-day management of the project
* Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and governance
documentation
* Manage stakeholder engagement across HR, IT, Operations, and external
suppliers
* Facilitate workshops, project boards, steering committees, and working groups
* Track project finances and manage change requests
* Ensure risks and issues are identified, managed, and escalated appropriately
* Drive successful delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality
standards


ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

* Proven experience delivering HRIS, HCM, Payroll, or HR transformation projects
* Experience managing complex system implementations, migrations, and
integrations
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience working with third-party vendors and suppliers
* Excellent project governance and reporting experience
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Proven experience leading successful iTrent implementation and/or migration
projects (iTrent experience is essential)
* Strong understanding of HR and Payroll systems and associated business
processes
* Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship
* Ability to commute to Shepherd's Bush, West London, and attend the office 2-3
days per week


DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

* Public sector industry experience
* PRINCE2 Practitioner certification
* Programme Management qualifications
* Knowledge of data protection and compliance best practices


WHAT'S ON OFFER?

* Salary of £60,000 - £65,000
* 11% employer pension contribution
* Hybrid working model
* Opportunity to lead a major business-critical transformation programme
* Collaborative and purpose-driven environment

If you're an experienced Project Manager with proven iTrent implementation
expertise and are looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you .