Human Resources Lead in Coalville

• Interim HR Transformation Lead
• Manchester City Centre

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR Transformation Lead to take ownership of a high-priority change programme.

The role will lead the implementation of an outsourced payroll model, accelerate delivery of a new HR system and establish an effective shared-services operation.

This is a hands‑on delivery role for someone who can quickly understand the current position, identify the critical path and turn it into a practical plan.

You will work across HR, payroll, finance, technology and external partners to deliver controlled change at pace while maintaining continuity for employees.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end transition to an outsourced payroll service, from requirements and supplier mobilisation through testing, cutover and stabilisation.
• Drive implementation of a new HR system, coordinating design decisions, data migration, integrations, testing, training and go‑live readiness.
• Design and embed an efficient HR shared‑services model, including service scope, processes, ownership, service levels, controls and escalation routes.
• Assess programme status rapidly, confirm priorities, dependencies and risks, and establish a clear delivery plan with accountable owners.
• Coordinate internal teams and third‑party providers, challenge slippage and resolve issues that could affect delivery, payroll accuracy or employee experience.
• Put proportionate programme governance in place, with clear milestones, decisions, risk reporting and progress updates for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure data, process, security and compliance requirements are addressed throughout implementation, drawing on the relevant specialists where needed.
• Manage business readiness and change activity, including communications, training, process documentation and handover into business‑as‑usual ownership.
• Support and guide the HR team through transition, creating clarity while maintaining momentum in a fast‑moving environment.
• What success will look like
• A credible, prioritised implementation plan is in place quickly, with risks, dependencies and decisions visible.
• Payroll outsourcing and HR‑system delivery progress against clear milestones with appropriate testing and controls.
• The shared‑services model has defined accountabilities, workable processes and measurable service expectations.
• Stakeholders understand what is changing, when it is changing and what is required from them.
• New arrangements move into business as usual with stable ownership, documented processes and a controlled handover.

Essential experience

• Proven delivery of an outsourced payroll implementation or significant payroll‑provider transition.
• Strong track record of implementing HR systems at pace, including data migration, testing, integrations and go‑live.
• Experience establishing, redesigning or leading HR shared services in a changing organisation.
• Demonstrable ownership of complex HR transformation from initial assessment through implementation and stabilisation.
• Experience managing external suppliers and working across HR, finance, technology and operational teams.
• Strong programme management, risk management and senior stakeholder communication skills.
• The ability to move between strategic decisions and detailed delivery without losing momentum or control.
• Personal approach
• Practical, decisive and comfortable working with incomplete information.
• Calm under pressure, with the confidence to challenge constructively and esallate when required.
• Highly organised, transparent and focused on measurable delivery.
• Collaborative and credible with senior leaders, delivery teams and external partners.
• Application and confidentiality

This search is being conducted confidentially.

Further information about the organisation, location, working pattern and engagement details will be shared with suitable candidates during the process.

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