HR Project Manager

About the role

Reporting to Senior Manager, HR PMO and will work closely with internal Payroll, HR Convatec Business Services and People Solutions Experience teams as and when required. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, driving the delivery of project execution across the organisation. This will also include system implementations, updates and process improvement initiatives. This role requires an understanding of payroll operations, project management methodologies and cross function collaboration to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.

Key duties and responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead end-to-end projects including system implementations, vendor transitions, compliance upgrades, and process automation
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
• Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies

Payroll Expertise:

• Support on payroll project processes, compliance, and best practices
• Ensure payroll systems and processes comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and People Solutions Experience to align payroll operations with organizational goals

Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll project stakeholders
• Provide regular updates, reports, and presentations to leadership
• Act as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, People Solutions Experience, external vendors, and other stakeholders
• Facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and executive reporting – such as steerco reporting presentations

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency
• Ensure payroll processes comply with local, national, and international labour laws and tax regulations
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and resolving queries

Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Troubleshoot and resolve project related issues promptly

Skills & Experience:

• At least 2-3 years in a project management role is essential with a solid understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid).

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Global payroll processes and connection points to HR systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, Horizon) and familiarity with GDPR and data privacy regulations related to payroll is highly desirable.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or project management experience.
• Project Management certification (PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum or equivalent) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, digital project management tools and Workday desirable

Languages

• Speaking:                         Yes                      English

• Writing/Reading:           Yes                      English

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