Interim Project Manager - Payroll & HRIS Transformation

We're seeking an interim Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end transition of HRIS and payroll services at a fast-growing FX business. This fixed-term role requires someone who can hit the ground running, work autonomously, and deliver the project on time while maintaining quality, compliance, and alignment across all stakeholders.

• Manage the end-to-end HRIS and payroll transition project, including planning, governance, and risk management

• Act as primary liaison with the selected vendor and coordinate internal stakeholders (HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal)

• Lead requirements gathering, document current and future processes, and oversee data migration and reconciliation

• Manage all testing phases, including system testing, UAT, and parallel payroll runs

• Develop and deliver change management, communication, and training materials

• Oversee go-live readiness, cutover, and post-implementation hypercare to ensure smooth transition to business-as-usual operations

• Proven experience managing HRIS or payroll implementation/transition projects

• Strong understanding of payroll operations, HR systems, data migration, and integrations

• Skilled in project planning, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination

• Ability to work autonomously, at pace, and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)

• Experience in fixed-term or time-bound project delivery is desirable

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.