Project Lead(HR, Payroll)

at  Irtish Consulting

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proven experience leading technical aspects of large-scale payroll transformation programs, including system integrations, data migrations, and end-to-end testing.
• Strong proficiency in AS IS landscape creation, system design, and process optimization.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management:
• Experience working closely with external vendors, managing relationships, and aligning technical requirements with organizational goals.
• Project and Change Management:
• Familiarity with project management methodologies; certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to manage change requests and document knowledge effectively.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving:
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to evolving priorities with resilience and innovation.
• Languages:
• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective collaboration across regions and functions.
  Job Type: Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 6 months
  Pay: Up to £250.00 per day

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

• Leadership and Coordination:
• Lead and coordinate technical activities across assigned countries, serving as the primary tech point of contact between HR/Payroll, vendors, and the Tech team.
• Drive collaboration between global and local IT teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Technical Analysis and Integration:
• Conduct comprehensive AS IS landscape analyses in partnership with Local IT and HR counterparts to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Design and manage seamless integrations between current and future payroll systems, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Data Migration and Management:
• Oversee data migration activities, including migration planning, data mapping, format specifications, and system decommissioning.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of payroll data throughout the transformation process.
• Testing and Quality Assurance:
• Collaborate with test managers to define and execute robust testing strategies, ensuring the reliability and functionality of all payroll system components.
• Address and resolve issues identified during testing, maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Compliance and Standards:
• Champion adherence to company policies, ITMS (Tech documentation framework standards), and payroll transformation guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management:
• Build strong relationships with current and future vendors to define and refine technical requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Business Leads, ensuring technical changes align with broader payroll process transformations.
• Problem-Solving and Change Management:
• Identify and proactively escalate technical deviations, proposing innovative solutions to keep the project on track.
• Manage technology-related change requests, ensuring seamless implementation and knowledge transfer.