Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment have been engaged to source a Project Payroll Manager on a full time, staff basis. Our client is a successful drilling company who operate across the globe. This role is based in Portlethen with hybrid working, lots of flexibility and an early finish on a Friday. This presents an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for career progression and development.
The Payroll Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery, governance and optimisation of HR & Payroll systems projects, ensuring alignment with SAP standards, Shared Services strategy and organisational objectives. The role oversees end‑to‑end project execution, business analysis, system enhancements and continuous improvement across HR & Payroll processes.
The Opportunity
- Manage delivery of HR, Time, Payroll and SAP HR/PY projects from requirements to rollout
- Lead requirements‑gathering workshops, documentation and business analysis activities
- Develop project plans, business cases, RAIDD logs, change and communication plans
- Oversee testing, validation, cutover and deployment for HR & Payroll systems
- Ensure compliance with SAP standard processes and identify optimisation opportunities
- Work closely with SAP functional consultants, HR, IT and Shared Services teams
- Provide specialist knowledge in SAP HR, Payroll, SuccessFactors and integration points
- Supervise SAP HR/PY resources and support capability development
- Report progress and risks through project governance structures
- Support and guide all countries with country legislation, company policy and assist with day-to-day payroll operations
Background and Experience
- SAP ECC HCM Certification (required)
- Excellent knowledge of SAP HR, Payroll, integration and interfaces
- Experience delivering global or multi‑function HR & Payroll projects
- Experience managing risk, change and system deployment
- Previous experience in SAP HR consulting or HR/Payroll systems delivery
- Strong project management capability (PMP/PRINCE2 desirable)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical, documentation and requirements‑gathering skills
- Ability to prioritise multiple projects and deadlines
Flexibility and Benefits
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- 4.5 day working week (1pm Finish on Friday)
- Highly competitive salary
- Career progression and development
- Excellent working environment
Next Steps
If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Morgan McPherson at Hutcheon Mearns on morgan.mcpherson@hutcheonmearns.co.uk. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.