Role Overview The Project Manager will lead a cross-functional transformation program to evaluate, select, and implement integrated solutions for human resources (HR), rostering, payroll, and employee expense refunds. This role is responsible for delivering a scalable, compliant, and user-friendly system landscape that can support multi-entity people operations and financial processes. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Lead the end-to-end program lifecycle from initiation through vendor selection, implementation, and post-go-live support. Define program scope, objectives, success criteria, and governance structure. Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, IT, and Procurement Facilitate workshops to gather business requirements and align priorities. Provide regular status updates to steering committees and executive sponsors. Requirements & Solution Design Capture and document functional and technical requirements for payroll, HR, rostering, and employee expense management Ensure alignment with local compliance, tax regulations, and reporting requirements. Define future-state processes and identify opportunities for standardisation and automation. Vendor Selection Working in collaboration with procurement, lead the RFP/RFI process including vendor evaluation, scoring, and selection. Coordinate product demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and reference checks Support contract negotiations in collaboration with procurement and legal teams. Implementation Oversight Manage system implementation in partnership with selected vendors, business leads and internal IT teams. Oversee data migration, integrations (e.g. finance systems), and testing phases. Ensure robust change management, training, and communication plans are executed. Risk & Governance Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and issues. Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, timelines, and budget constraints. Maintain program documentation and audit readiness. Key Deliverables Business requirements documentation Vendor evaluation and selection assessments Implementation roadmap and project plan Configured and tested HR, payroll, rostering and employee expense management systems Training materials and user adoption strategy Post-implementation review and optimisation plan Skills & Experience Proven experience managing and delivering large-scale, complex system selection and implementation projects Knowledge of HRIS, payroll systems, and employee expense management platforms an advantage. Experience with RFP processes and vendor management. Ability to clearly articulate project plans, progress reports, and potential roadblocks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies. Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP). HRI Core Values Empowerment Ambition Excellence Pride & Passion Integrity Respect HRI is an equal opportunities employer. Interview candidates will be provided with any necessary reasonable accommodations when called for interview.
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