HR & Payroll Systems Implementation Consultant
JOB_53564034744122Job type
PermanentLocation
WilmslowWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Hr Change ProjectsIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
Basic Salary of up to £50,000
HR & Payroll Projects Consultant (System Implementations) –Full-Time – South Manchester – Up to £50,000
HR & Payroll Projects Consultant (System Implementations) –Full Time - HR & Payroll Transformation Consultancy – South Manchester / Cheshire (Hybrid) – Basic Salary of up to £50,000 + Bespoke benefits package
Are you passionate about delivering real change and making a tangible impact? Our client, a rapidly growing HR Transformation Consultancy, is looking for a System Implementation Consultant to join their dynamic and growing team on a permanent basis.
About Business
This privately-owned Transformation consultancy specialises in HR and Payroll transformation projects and has seen exceptional growth over the past 12 months—doubling both team size and turnover. With established partnerships with leading software vendors and a wealth of local industry connections, they are well-positioned for continued success.
Their focus is delivering practical, hands-on solutions for clients, and guiding clients through complex systems implementation projects within HR & Payroll (People XD, Dayforce, iTrent, HiBob etc.
The Role
As an Implementation Consultant, you’ll work closely with clients in the early stages of their HR and Payroll system journey. Your responsibilities will include:
- Scoping and Planning: Helping clients define their transformation roadmap and select the right systems.
- Implementation Support: Guiding clients through system implementation projects (HR and Payroll), primarily in the Tier 2 market.
- Project Delivery: Managing key aspects of projects including data migration, change management, communications, and training.
- Advisory: Acting as a trusted advisor to HR stakeholders—providing guidance, challenging assumptions, and ensuring solutions align with business needs.
- Upsell Opportunities: While you won’t be responsible for winning projects, the ability to identify and upsell additional services is highly valued.
You’ll be working on multiple active projects with more in the pipeline, so adaptability and a proactive approach are essential.
This role would suit
- An in-house HR/Payroll professional with experience of delivering HR / Payroll System Implementation projects, and a desire not to shift back into BAU work.
- Consultants working for SI’s with direct experience in implementing HR and Payroll solutions
- Project Managers with direct experience in implementing HR and Payroll solutions
Our client is based in South Manchester (Wilmslow) and offers hybrid working, with most staff members in the office 1–2 times per week. They are a family-owned business and understand the need for flexibility around childcare commitments. They can offer a basic salary of up to £50,000 for this position, in addition to a bespoke flexible benefit package (Unlimited annual leave, pension contribution, cash allowance for bespoke benefits).
Shortlisting meetings with the CEO will take place on Friday 21st November, with a two-stage interview process planned for the week commencing 24th November. We would ideally look for someone to start in January 2026 but are willing to be flexible on this for the right candidate.
For more info, or to apply, please email an up-to-date CV to adam.russell@hays.com
HR & Payroll Systems Implementation ConsultantJOB_535640347441222025-11-132026-02-11
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