HR Project Manager, HRIS Transformation
I am delighted to bring an outstanding role to the market, for my client seeking a seasoned HR Project Manager to spearhead a global HR technology transformation initiative as part of their strategic investment in people, processes, and technology. If you’re driven by impact and thrive in cross-functional, global environments, this is your opportunity to shape the future of HR at a leading business.
As a pivotal member of the Project Management Office (PMO), you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of a major HRIS (Human Resources Information System) rollout, driving operational excellence and digital innovation across our international HR function. You’ll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders-including the Chief People Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and divisional leadership-to navigate complex organisational change and implement lasting improvements.
Key responsibilities:
- Proven delivery of full-cycle HRIS implementations in a global legal or professional services context
- Deep understanding of Core HR, compensation, payroll, workforce planning, and performance management
- Defining and delivering the target state of global HR operations and capability
- Establishing fit-for-purpose governance, controls, and executive-level reporting
- Building detailed delivery plans across functional workstreams: tech, process, change, comms, and training
- Leading project teams across borders and time zones, while managing vendors and internal resources
- Ensuring scope, quality, timing, and cost objectives are consistently met
- Driving stakeholder alignment across fee-earning and business services divisions
- Supporting structured change adoption with robust communication and training plans
- Managing risks, dependencies, and escalations with clarity and confidence
- Producing high-impact documentation and decision-making tools for boards, steering groups, and partners
- Success in leading cross-functional, cross-border project teams and external providers
- Track record of managing multi-workstream transformation programmes under tight constraints
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities-you know when to lead, and when to roll up your sleeves
- Excellent communication and leadership skills across varying levels of seniority and cultures
- Creative problem solver-adept at aligning competing priorities and diverse perspectives
- Able to work in ambiguity and shape structure from complexity
- Strong financial management and vendor governance capabilities
- Passion for collaboration, continuous improvement, and client-centric delivery
- Experience working with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- 10+ years of project delivery in complex environments
- 5+ years in HR change and transformation within legal or professional services
The role offers a competitive package of up to £110,000 p.a. on a permanent basis + bonus and benefits. 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 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.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
