HRIS Project Manager (Contractor)

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At AMCS, sustainability means business - and careers that create impact. From our roots in Ireland to our teams across Europe, North America and Australasia, we are bringing together ambitious people to help reshape the industries that sustain our world.

What We Build

We build intelligent, cloud-based SaaS solutions that turn complex operations into smarter, more sustainable performance. Powered by AI, data and deep industry expertise, our technology helps customers optimise routes, manage recycling, improve compliance, unlock insight and move faster toward a more efficient, circular future.

Why Join AMCS

Join AMCS and be part of a global team where purpose meets performance. Here, you can grow your career, challenge what's possible and work on technology that makes a measurable difference - for our customers, our communities and the planet.

About the Role

You must be based at our Limerick HQ minimum 3 days per week

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager on a 6-month contract to lead and support key HR and Payroll transformation projects, with a particular focus on the selection and implementation of new HRIS and Payroll systems. This role will work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, internal business stakeholders and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery for HRIS and Payroll system selection, implementation and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate vendor engagement, including requirements gathering, evaluation, implementation planning, issue resolution and delivery governance.
• Partner with internal HR, Payroll, Finance, IT and business teams to define requirements, manage dependencies and support change adoption.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risks, actions, decisions and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure smooth transition from project delivery into operational support, including testing, training, data readiness and go-live planning.

Experience Required

• Proven experience managing HR, Payroll or HRIS transformation projects in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong track record working with external technology vendors and internal delivery teams.
• Practical understanding of HR and Payroll processes, data migration, integrations, testing and change management.
• Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive clarity and momentum across teams.
• Experience with HRIS and/or Payroll system selection and implementation is essential.

Key Skills

• HRIS and Payroll system implementation
• Vendor selection, management and delivery governance
• Cross-functional stakeholder engagement across HR, Payroll, Finance and IT
• Project planning, risk management and issue resolution
• Requirements gathering, process mapping and solution evaluation
• Data migration, testing, training and go-live readiness
• Change management and clear communication across business teams