HRIS Implementation Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Project Management

  • Lead end-to-end HRIS implementation projects from planning through post-go-live support.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Manage project scope, dependencies, risks, issues, and change requests.
  • Monitor project progress and communicate status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.

  HRIS Implementation

  • Gather and document business requirements from HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
  • Work closely with HRIS vendors and implementation partners throughout the implementation lifecycle.
  • Configure and validate HRIS processes in collaboration with functional experts.
  • Coordinate data migration, system integrations, testing (UAT), and production deployment.
  • Support process redesign and ensure alignment with HR best practices.
  • Manage post-implementation stabilization activities and continuous system improvements.

  Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external implementation partners.
  • Facilitate workshops, project meetings, steering committee updates, and decision-making sessions.
  • Build strong relationships across HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and leadership teams.
  • Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

  Change Management & Training

  • Develop and execute change management and communication plans.
  • Coordinate end-user training and create user documentation.
  • Support business readiness activities to ensure successful system adoption.
  • Monitor adoption metrics and recommend improvements where necessary.

  Governance & Reporting

  • Track project KPIs, budget, risks, and project health.
  • Prepare executive-level project reports and presentations.
  • Ensure compliance with internal governance processes and data privacy requirements.
  • Maintain project documentation and implementation artifacts.

Required Skills

• • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of project management experience.
  • Proven experience leading at least one full-cycle HRIS implementation.
  • Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee administration, leave management, organizational management, and performance management.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, Payroll, and Finance.

  • Experience integrating HRIS platforms with Payroll, Identity Management, ATS or ERP is a strong advantage.

    Technical Skills

    • HRIS implementation and configuration
    • Project planning and scheduling
    • Data migration and validation
    • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
    • Process mapping and business analysis
    • Risk and issue management
    • Change management
    • Reporting and dashboard creation

    Soft Skills

    • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong organizational and planning skills.
    • Ability to influence without direct authority.
    • High attention to detail and ownership.
    • Strong facilitation and presentation skills.