Project Manager (HR Information Systems) - Full Time - East Sussex

We are about to commence an exciting transformational programme to implement a new suite of people systems across the organisation and are seeking an experienced Project Manager. The Project Manager will lead the end to end delivery of people systems implementation, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful adoption across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, governance and delivery of people systems projects from initiation through to implementation and post go live review.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements, map current and future processes, and translate these into system specifications.
• Manage project plans, risks, dependencies and budgets, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, timescales and organisational priorities.
• Coordinate internal teams and external implementation partners to support seamless system integration.
• Support change management, testing and user adoption, ensuring systems are compliant, user friendly and fit for purpose.

Role details

• Hours: 37 hours a week - Monday to Friday.
• Contract: Fixed term 8-10 months.
• Location: East Hoathly 2-3 days per week, remote otherwise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering HR or people systems implementations, ideally within a multi site or national organisation.
• Strong project management capability, with experience managing complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable business analysis skills, including requirements gathering and process mapping.
• Experience working with HR, payroll or workforce systems (e.g. HRIS, ATS, LMS).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a values led environment.

Benefits

• My Staff Shop - a staff benefit scheme with discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and day to day spending.
• Discounted staff membership (including family members).
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension.
• Various insurance and saving schemes.
• Financial advice.

Salary

Up to £60,000 per annum (pro rata to length of contract).

Closing date

24th April 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.