Interim HR & Payroll Project Manager

Starfish Search is supporting a Local Authority in the North to appoint an Interim ERP HR & Payroll Project Manager.

This role is part of a major programme replacing a legacy ERP system with a modern, cloud-based solution. You will lead the HR & Payroll workstream, ensuring requirements are clear, solutions are fit for purpose, and delivery meets programme objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the HR & Payroll workstream within the ERP programme
• Manage plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Run requirements workshops and oversee data cleansing/migration
• Ensure statutory compliance (HMRC, pensions, GDPR)
• Support testing phases, including UAT and payroll parallel runs
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and the wider organisation

You will have:

• Proven ERP implementation experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) in HR & Payroll
• Strong knowledge of HR & Payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Public sector or local government experience
• Ability to manage complex programmes with multiple dependencies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Familiarity with PRINCE2 or Agile methodologies

Due to high application volume, we may not respond to every applicant individually.

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