HR & Payroll Systems Project Manager (iTrent)

HR & Payroll Systems Project Manager (iTrent)

Location: Shepherds Bush , 2-3 days a week on site. Others WFH
Contract: 10 month fixed term contract
Hours: Full-Time (9:00am - 5:30pm)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 11% non contributory pension

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Systems Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new iTrent Human Capital Management (HCM) platform and payroll solution within a large and complex organisation.

This is a high-profile transformation programme involving the implementation of Midland HR's iTrent system alongside the migration to a new payroll provider. Working closely with senior stakeholders, operational teams, technical specialists and third-party vendors, you will be responsible for ensuring successful delivery and adoption of the new solution.

This role requires a proven HR and Payroll systems project professional who has successfully delivered iTrent implementations or migrations and can confidently manage multiple workstreams, integrations, stakeholders and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the HR and Payroll systems programme.
• Manage project plans, timelines, budgets and governance activities.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery remains on track.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and facilitate key project decisions.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Produce and maintain project governance documentation and reporting.
• Work closely with business, technical and third-party teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Oversee change requests and assess impacts on scope, budget and timelines.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and project steering groups.
• Ensure successful implementation of the HCM platform, payroll solution and associated system integrations.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience delivering HR and Payroll system implementation and migration projects.
• Hands-on experience implementing or migrating to iTrent is essential.
• Strong understanding of HR and Payroll processes and associated systems.
• Experience managing complex transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Strong project governance, planning and reporting experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience working with hybrid and remote teams.

Qualifications

Essential

• iTrent experience is essential

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Programme Management qualification.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must:

• Have proven, relevant experience delivering HR and Payroll systems projects.
• Have previous iTrent implementation or migration experience.
• Be within a reasonable commuting distance of Shepherd's Bush, West London, with the ability to attend the office 2-3 days per week.
• Have the right to live and work in the UK without restriction.