HRIS

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

HRIS
Based in Germany

Job ref: EG /64718

A world-renowned manufacturing company is seeking an experienced HRIS and Payroll Implementation Lead to take ownership of a major transformation programme across its people and payroll systems.
The role will lead the transition away from a legacy HR platform (UKG) to a new ADP Payroll and Human Capital Management (HCM) solution. In parallel, the successful candidate will also be responsible for the selection and implementation of a new Travel and Expense Management system.
This is a highly visible, business-critical role combining systems delivery, payroll governance, HR process transformation, and long-term platform ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• HRIS and ADP Implementation
• Lead the full end-to-end migration from UKG to ADP across Payroll and HCM
• Act as internal systems owner and subject matter expert
• Lead requirements gathering across Core HR, Payroll, Time and Attendance, Absence and Leave, Employee Self-Service, and Reporting and Workforce Analytics
• Oversee system configuration, testing, data migration, parallel runs, and go-live
• Ensure full payroll, tax, and employment compliance for Germany and any additional jurisdictions as required
• Act as the primary contact for ADP and external implementation partners

Travel and Expense System Implementation:

• Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of a new Travel and Expense platform
• Redesign expense workflows and approval structures
• Ensure integration with Finance, Payroll, and HR systems
• Improve compliance, visibility, and cost control

Process Improvement and Change Management:

• Redesign HR and payroll processes aligned to best practice
• Lead stakeholder engagement across HR, Finance, IT, and Operations
• Deliver structured training and user adoption programmes
• Develop standard operating procedures, governance, and internal controls
• Ongoing System Ownership
• Own platform performance post-implementation
• Manage system upgrades, enhancements, and vendor relationships
• Drive continuous improvement in workforce data and reporting capability

Key Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Proven delivery of HRIS and Payroll system implementations
• Hands-on experience with ADP Payroll and HCM platforms
• Experience migrating away from legacy platforms (ideally UKG)
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, HR operational processes, and workforce data structures
• End-to-end project management capability
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Experience introducing or managing Travel and Expense systems
• Good working knowledge of German payroll legislation and labour law

Desirable:

• Manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sector background
• Multi-site workforce experience
• Exposure to international payroll environments

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and detail-driven
• Commercially aware and data-focused
• Confident change leader
• Hands-on delivery mindset
• Strong communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application