Interim Project Manager - Payroll & HRIS Transformation
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £65,000 - £90,000 per annum
Job Description:
We’re seeking an interim Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end transition of HRIS and payroll services at a fast-growing FX business. This fixed-term role requires someone who can hit the ground running, work autonomously, and deliver the project on time while maintaining quality, compliance, and alignment across all stakeholders.
Responsibilities * Manage the end-to-end HRIS and payroll transition project, including planning, governance, and risk management

* Act as primary liaison with the selected vendor and coordinate internal stakeholders (HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal)

* Lead requirements gathering, document current and future processes, and oversee data migration and reconciliation

* Manage all testing phases, including system testing, UAT, and parallel payroll runs

* Develop and deliver change management, communication, and training materials

* Oversee go-live readiness, cutover, and post-implementation hypercare to ensure smooth transition to business-as-usual operations

Requirements * Proven experience managing HRIS or payroll implementation/transition projects

* Strong understanding of payroll operations, HR systems, data migration, and integrations

* Skilled in project planning, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination

* Ability to work autonomously, at pace, and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines

* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)

* Experience in fixed-term or time-bound project delivery is desirable

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Job number 3385040

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Company Details:
Handle Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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