At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major HRIS & Payroll transformation programme and manage cross-functional teams.
- Company: Leading UK business services organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Exciting package, hybrid work model, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Join an award-winning firm recognised for contributions to diversity and digital recruitment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of HR and Payroll systems in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in HRIS and Payroll transformation with strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Our client, a leading UK business services organisation, is seeking an experienced HRIS & Payroll Programme Manager to lead a major transformation programme consolidating and standardising HR and Payroll systems across its UK business. This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering a complex, multi-workstream programme transitioning multiple legacy systems into a unified HR and Payroll operating model, with a longer-term roadmap towards a global SuccessFactors platform.
Key areas of focus:
- Lead the end-to-end HRIS & Payroll transformation programme, including future-state blueprint design and delivery
- Develop and execute the full migration strategy (build, data, testing, cutover, parallel run)
- Drive HR and Payroll process simplification and standardisation aligned to global design principles
- Manage a £5m+ programme budget and deliver measurable business benefits
- Lead cross-functional teams across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external partners
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders up to Executive level across UK and global teams
- Own programme governance, RAID, reporting, and PMO alignment
- Deliver robust change, communications, and business readiness strategies to ensure adoption
The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering end-to-end HRIS and Payroll transformation programmes in complex organisations. Strong expertise in systems such as SuccessFactors, Workday, or Oracle HCM is essential, along with deep knowledge of payroll integration, data migration, and UK payroll compliance. You will be a confident programme leader with a strong track record in stakeholder management, change delivery, and managing large-scale transformation budgets and risks.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of a major transformation initiative within a dynamic and evolving organisation. This is a hybrid role with a combination of working from home and travel to the local office. This role has an exciting package on offer. If this opportunity resonates with your career aspirations and you have the skillset required, apply today!
HRIS & Payroll Programme Manager – Hybrid - 12 month FTC in London employer: Oliver Sanderson Group PLC
Oliver Sanderson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the energy services sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement, particularly in this high-impact Sales Director role based in London. Our hybrid working model ensures flexibility while being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to driving significant business growth and making a meaningful impact in the industry.
Contact Details:
Oliver Sanderson Group PLC Recruitment Team
