People Systems Implementation Manager

As the People Systems Implementation Manager, you will lead the implementation project to replace our current people-related systems, including our ATS, LMS, and core HRIS. Working on a fixed term contract from Feb/March 2025 until December 2026, you will collaborate closely with a broader project team, including IT colleagues and subject matter experts, to ensure the new systems align with our policies and deliver a positive user experience.

St Mungo’s is embarking on an exciting transformational project to review and enhance our systems across the organisation. This project aims to improve our support for colleagues, enabling them to deliver the best possible service to our clients experiencing homelessness and to help end rough sleeping for good.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of new HR systems, ensuring alignment with policies and efficient processes.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues and subject matter experts to deliver a positive user experience.
• Support continuous improvement in People processes and systems, including testing and integration.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and Subject Matter Experts to create governance papers and communication materials
• Set up and manage the People Systems reporting suite.
• Deliver training for People Systems to colleagues and end-users.
• Keep stakeholders informed and involved throughout the project.
• Monitor and optimise the performance of the new HR system post-implementation.

About You 

You will have experience working as part of a People team, with experience in leading the successful planning and implementing of new systems and modernising practices to enhance HR and People services within a complex organisation. You will have the ability to quickly build positive relationships and work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, enabling you to build relationships with a variety of people across the organisation. Additionally, you will have:

• Experience of using People systems and processes, with a track record of continuous improvements.
• Strong project management skills and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Ability to evaluate and improve service delivery by implementing change.
• Experience of managing large data sets and creating reports.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.

In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations. 

How to apply 

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Closing date:  Wed 8 January 2025

Interviews: Thurs 16 or Fri 17 January 2025

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.