At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the HR transformation and implement a new HR system for impactful change.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation focused on upgrading HR processes.
- Benefits: Temporary contract with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Office-based role with a dynamic environment and a chance to shape HR practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in HR by driving system changes that enhance team efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in HRIS implementation, change management, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Ready to lead a real HR transformation that delivers practical change, not just new software? We're supporting our client to recruit for a HR Transformation Lead who will support the implementation of HBHR - a new HR system that will reshape how their HR team (and the wider organisation) manages key people processes from day one.
About your next employer
You'll join an established organisation in a Human Resources function during an important systems and ways-of-working upgrade. This temporary assignment focuses on the HR functional rollout of HBHR across HRIS/database, ATS, and Time & Attendance, working closely with the HR Director, IT, the system vendor/implementation partner, and stakeholders across the business.
About you
- Demonstrable experience preparing an HR team for a new HR system / HRIS implementation
- Strong understanding of core HR processes (e.g. recruitment, onboarding, payroll inputs, absence, performance, and reporting) and how they map to system workflows
- Proven experience in change management, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement
- Comfortable working with HR data - preparation, cleansing, and validation for migration, with GDPR awareness
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical detail into plain language for non-technical users
- Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and keep the programme on track
What you'll do
- Act as the HR functional lead for the HBHR rollout, coordinating between HR, IT, and the vendor/implementation partner
- Assess current HR processes, map them to the new system, and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities to improve
- Drive readiness through testing support (including UAT), issue tracking, and ensuring a smooth move to go-live
- Develop and deliver the change and communications plan, building engagement and enabling end users through training and support
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience supporting go-live activities, including floor-walking and hands-on user support
- Prior involvement in HR system rollouts covering HRIS/database, ATS, and Time & Attendance
- Experience producing SOPs, workflow documentation, and practical training materials that drive adoption
Preferred Education and Experience
- Relevant degree level education (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline
- Solid hands-on experience leading HR system functional change as part of a successful implementation
Other Requirements
- Temporary contract for 6-8 months
- Office-based working
- Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, IT, the vendor/implementation partner, and cross-business stakeholders
If you've led HR teams through system change and know how to build adoption that sticks, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the link and take the next step in your HR transformation career. For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
HR Transformation Lead employer: VANRATH
Join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises meaningful HR transformation and employee engagement. As an HR Transformation Lead, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to implementing innovative systems that enhance HR processes and foster collaboration across the business. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive work culture, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact while advancing your career in a vibrant office environment.
