HR and Payroll ERP Lead in Cheshire, Warrington

Contract Details

• Rate: £500-550 per day
• Contract length: Initial 19-week contract
• IR35 status: Inside IR35
• Location: Liverpool City Centre
• Organisation: Public Sector
• Working arrangement: Hybrid | 2 days Office & 3 days WFH
• Start date: 13 July 2026
• Application deadline: 1 July 2026

Role Overview

The post holder will be required to own the HR & Payroll design of the organisation's future ERP solution. They will work with and guide internal design leads and functions through the implementation, bringing functional leading practice, stakeholder feedback and programme knowledge to the workstream. The organisation is implementing a new HR & Payroll solution, integrated with a finance system, both of which are currently in the implementation phase.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The post holder will lead the HR & Payroll workstream on the programme, including all aspects of workstream management such as planning, reporting, budget management, resource management, execution and risk management. They will work collaboratively with senior People and Organisational Culture stakeholders, Heads of Service and external supplier(s) to deliver a fully integrated HR, Payroll and Finance system that supports the target operating model design and ambitions of the service, while complying with relevant regulations. The post holder will guide process area design leads through the implementation, supporting them in designing a leading practice solution where possible and helping them understand the dependencies between areas of the taxonomy. They will manage design governance for the workstream, including the creation and delivery of design authority and board papers where required. The role will also ensure stakeholders, design leads, HR analysts and core users are fully engaged and communicated with so that system and process change is embraced and embedded. The post holder will identify further opportunities for automation, process streamlining and enhanced service efficiency. They will also support other programme workstreams, including testing, data and change management, where required, to ensure functional knowledge is shared across the programme.

Qualifications and Training

Chartered membership of a relevant HR and/or payroll professional body, or equivalent professional qualification, or equivalent work experience.

Experience

Deep functional knowledge across HR & Payroll, with evidence of continuous professional development in HR & Payroll system transformation. Proven experience of HR and Payroll system design and implementation that drives improvement to service delivery. Demonstrable experience of applying complex project management skills across a minimum of three HR and Payroll transformation projects, including planning, reporting, budget management, resource management, execution and risk management.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong programme and workstream leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with, negotiate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and succinctly communicate complex ideas.
• Strategic thinking, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Deep understanding of public sector HR and Payroll policies, legislation and regulations.
• Ability to build and develop effective partnerships at all levels of the organisation, as well as with customers and suppliers.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salt Contact

Robert Sprigens, Senior Consultant - Rates depend on experience and client requirements