HRIS Programme Manager

Posted 19 January 2026
Salary Market related
LocationDublin
Discipline Technology Leadership , Project Management Office
Reference9975 / 1

Job description

HRIS Programme Manager – Contract Role

Location: Dublin, Ireland (3 days onsite (flexible)

Contract: 12‑month initial contract

Start Date: Early March

Stelfox is seeking an experienced HRIS Programme Manager for one of our leading clients based in Ireland. This is a key strategic role responsible for leading multiple HRIS workstreams, with a strong emphasis on the end-to-end SAP Payroll implementation. You will play a central role in ensuring the successful delivery of HR technology initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the delivery of HRIS projects and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Lead end‑to‑end SAP Payroll implementation (scope, configuration, testing, go‑live).
  • Manage stakeholders across HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and vendors.
  • Drive change management, communications, and user adoption.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, GDPR, and audit requirements.
  • Manage programme budget, resources, risks, and dependencies.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven HRIS/Payroll programme management experience in complex environments.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes, integrations, and compliance.
  • Hands‑on SAP Payroll delivery experience (SuccessFactors ECP or SAP HCM).
  • Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and governance capability.
  • Experience working in matrixed or global organisations.
  • SAP certification in Payroll or HR modules, GDPR knowledge, PRINCE2/PMP/Agile certification.
  • Degree in HR, IT, Business, or equivalent experience.

Please only apply if you have relevant experience.

Click 'apply' to send an updated copy of your CV to Honey Rathore or email honey@stelfox.com for more details.

Please note:

We have a number of similar positions currently, and in the future, which we would like to discuss with you should you indicate your interest in this role. When we receive your application for this role, we will contact you to advise you of our process for other similar positions.

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We look forward to working with you.