Who are Cardo Group?
Cardo Group is a family of companies delivering building maintenance services to local authorities, social housing providers and their residents.
Our multi-company group provides quality, value for money maintenance, compliance and retrofit services across the south west, south east and midlands. Future plans will see this develop into a national footprint.
We are currently looking for a Project Manager – HRIS and Payroll System Implementation (12 month FTC).
As we continue to grow, we are implementing a new Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and payroll system to streamline our operations and enhance our employee experience. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead this implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, ideally with previous knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems, and a proven track record of successful system implementations.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with the senior management team and wider stakeholders.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan.
- Oversee the design and configuration of the HRIS to meet the specific needs of the Group.
- Ensure seamless integration with existing systems and processes.
- Lead data migration efforts, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Manage data cleansing and mapping activities to facilitate smooth transition to the new system.
- Conduct thorough system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the system meets all requirements.
- Address and resolve any issues identified during testing.
- Develop and deliver training programs for end-users to ensure successful adoption of the new system.
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting post-implementation.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to avoid potential issues.
- Develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.
- Manage relationships with system supplier, ensuring they meet project deliverables and timelines.
- Coordinate with supplier for system customisation and support.
- Implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and minimise disruption.
- Communicate changes effectively to all employees and stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to senior management.
- Prepare detailed project reports and documentation for future reference.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Project management certification.
- Advanced MS Project or proficiency in other project management software and tools.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
- Experience of delivery of system implementation projects demonstrating project leadership, risk management, resource planning, problem solving and communication skills working across cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems.
- Exposure to organisational change projects.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Payroll: 2 years (required)
- Project Management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid working where main location will be our Cardiff head office but must be able to travel to all Cardo Group office locations as required.