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Regional Deployment Lead

Regional Deployment Lead

First BusLeeds
30+ days ago
Salary
£51,000.00 yearly
Job description

Welcome to First Bus

We are seeking a Regional Deployment Lead to join our People Services Transformation team. If you are passionate about leading change and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the deployment of the HRIS and Payroll solution across a specific region. This role involves seamless collaboration with local teams, ensuring effective implementation, and fostering user adoption. Beyond leading the deployment process, you will provide crucial support, resolve issues, and serve as the Risk coordinator for the region. Your duties extend to maintaining project plans, tracking progress, and producing status reports. You will take proactive measures to ensure the timely delivery of activities, all while contributing to a consistent alignment with the overarching project goals.

Key Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years' experience in HR Project Management.
  • In-depth Programme management experience : Certified in Project Management is a plus.
  • Knowledge of HR processes and systems, with hands-on experience in HR platforms such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Ceridian, etc.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a complex, matrixed organisation
  • Experience in Workday deployment including testing, cutover, integrations, and data; any other HR tool is a minimal requirement.
  • Functional HCM experience preferable or previous HCM project manager / implementation.
  • Knowledge of enterprise IT.
  • Coordination skills.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the regional deployment of the HRIS and Payroll solution.
  • Collaborate with local teams to ensure effective implementation and user adoption.
  • Provide support and guidance to resolve deployment-related issues.
  • Ensure consistency and alignment with the overall project goals.
  • Communicate progress updates and challenges to the project leadership.
  • Act as Risk coordinator for the region.
  • Maintain the regional project plan and track progress.
  • Manage the regional Project Action / Decision (AD) log(s) and track / chase the actions.
  • Produce a weekly regional status report to PMO.
  • Take necessary action to assure a timely delivery of activities and milestones, regardless of who is action owner.
  • Lead and facilitate training sessions for local teams.
  • Conduct regular assessments to ensure the effectiveness of deployed solutions.
  • Collaborate with the Change Management team to address region-specific change needs.

    • This role requires a deep understanding of HR system implementations and a track record of successful regional deployment or service transition projects. Experience with various HR platforms will be instrumental in ensuring the effective execution of the People Services Transformation project. If you have the expertise and enthusiasm to drive impactful change, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team.

    Rewards & Benefits

  • Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
  • We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
  • Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
  • Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
  • Flexible working

    • We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24 / 7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.