HRIS Implementation Manager

I am delighted to bring this HRIS Implementation Manager fixed-term contract to the market exclusively. This role is responsible for overseeing the RFP, selection, and full implementation of a new HR system, managing all phases from planning through to post-launch support. The position involves coordinating technical migration, stakeholder engagement, testing, training, and process optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full rollout of a new HR platform, ensuring delivery meets agreed timelines, budgets, and specifications
• Develop and maintain structured project documentation, including timelines, risk logs, and issue trackers
• Coordinate activities across multiple streams such as data migration, system setup, testing, training, and change enablement
• Liaise with external vendors and implementation partners to ensure milestones are achieved
• Manage governance processes and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Oversee the technical transition from existing platforms to the new HR system
• Manage complex data migration tasks, ensuring accuracy and continuity of employee records and historical data
• Lead data cleansing and validation efforts to improve data quality
• Ensure smooth transfer of employment data, including contracts, personal details, and historical changes
• Maintain data connections between integrated systems and ensure reporting continuity
• Establish updated data governance protocols and preserve key reporting structures
• Coordinate migration of absence records, training logs, payroll data, and compliance-related information
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve legacy system issues and improve day-to-day system usage
• Support leadership in delivering strategic people initiatives through system transformation
• Design and execute testing plans, including integration and user acceptance testing
• Create test cases covering core HR processes such as recruitment, absence tracking, and payroll
• Validate system performance and reporting capabilities for compliance and operational needs
• Manage issue tracking and resolution in collaboration with vendors and internal teams
• Provide post-launch support and troubleshoot issues during the initial rollout phase
• Promote effective use of the new system and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Proven track record of leading full-cycle HR system implementations
• Strong project management experience with successful delivery of tech projects
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, data protection, and employment data standards
• Experience managing complex data sets and system integrations
• Understanding of payroll structures and annual review processes

The role offers a competitive package of up to £70,000 p.a. on a fixed-term contract basis. You will benefit from an agile and hybrid working model and be given autonomy. If you’re interested in this role and would like more information, please apply, and contact Anton Blades at Frazer Jones via antonblades@frazerjones.com with any questions or to have a confidential discussion about your job search. We are recruiting heavily within the HRIS space, so we are super keen to speak with you, even if the above role isn’t the perfect match or what you’re looking for. Let’s pick up a conversation.