HR and Payroll ERP Lead

The post holder will be required to own the HR & Payroll design of the Council's future ERP solution. They will work with and guide the Council design leads and functions through the implementation, bringing functional leading practise, stakeholder feedback and programmatic knowledge to the workstream. Liverpool City Council are working with MHR i-Trent as the HRP solution, coupling with MS Dynamics for Finance - both in implementation phase. Main Areas of Responsibility: Lead the HR & Payroll workstream on the programme, including all aspects of workstream management (planning, reporting, budget management, resource management, execution, and risk management. Etc Works collaboratively with the People and Organisational Culture Director and Heads and Service and external supplier(s) to deliver a fully integrated HR, Payroll and Finance system that supports the target operating model design and ambitions of the service and complies with relevant regulations Guiding the group of process area design leads through the implementation, helping them with designing a leading practice solution where possible and understanding the dependencies between areas of the taxonomy Manage the design governance for the workstream, creating and delivering design authority and board papers where required Ensures stakeholders, Design Leads, HR Analysts and core users are fully engaged and communicated with so that system and process change is embraced and embedded Identify further opportunities for automation, streamlining processes and enhancing service efficiency Support other programme workstreams (testing, data, change management) where required to ensure functional knowledge is shared across the programme Qualification and training Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) and/or Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Qualification or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent work experience

Experience Deep functional knowledge across HR & Payroll with evidence of continuous professional development in HR & Payroll system transformation Proven experience of HR and Payroll system design and implementation which drives improvement to service delivery Demonstrable experience of applying complex project management skills across a minimum of 3 HR and Payroll transformation projects, including planning, reporting, budget management, resource management, execution, and risk management

Skills/Abilities Strong programmatic and workstream leadership skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with, negotiate with and influence stakeholders at all levels Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to  simplify and succinctly play back complex ideas Strategic thinking with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure Deep understanding of public sector, HR and Payroll policies, legislation and regulations Ability to build and develop effective partnerships at levels of the organisation, and with customers and suppliers