HR Information Systems Programme ManagerAll the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
- €700 Per Day About the Role A leading Agri-Food organisation in the North-West/Border region is seeking an experienced HRIS Programme Manager to join its IT team ahead of a major infrastructure project commencing in the new year.The HRIS Programme Manager will lead and coordinate multiple HRIS workstreams, with a primary focus on implementing a new SAP Payroll system.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational HR technology initiatives across the business.The position is offered on a hybrid basis, requiring onsite presence 2 (occasionally 3) days per week.Initially a 6-month contract, there is a strong likelihood of extension due to the scale of the project.Please note that at present this role not available on a fully remote basis Key Responsibilities
* Oversee delivery of multiple HRIS-related projects.
* Ensure alignment of HRIS initiatives with business goals and HR strategy.
* Manage interdependencies, risks, and resource allocation across workstreams.
* Provide leadership and direction to project teams and stakeholders, including regular programme status updates.
* Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP Payroll, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
* Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to define scope, timelines, and deliverables.
* Manage configuration, testing, data migration, and go-live activities.
* Ensure payroll compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.Required Experience & Skills
* Degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Minimum 5+ years senior IT project management experience.
* Proven experience in programme management of HRIS systems in complex environments.
* Strong project management experience delivering SAP Payroll (Success Factors, ECP, or SAP HCM).
* Detailed understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and integrations.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills.
* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
* Experience working in matrixed or global organisations.Desirable:
* SAP certification in Payroll or HR modules.
* Familiarity with GDPR and data privacy in HR systems.
* Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
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- All applicants must have immediate availability to work in Ireland and/or the wider EU as our client cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present.