HR/Payroll Trainer

An established organisation is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Systems Trainer to support the delivery and rollout of a new HRIS/payroll platform. The project is currently in the delivery phase, with configuration being completed by the supplier. The successful candidate will join during train-the-trainer sessions and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) starting in January.

This role plays a key part in ensuring a successful launch and smooth system adoption across the organisation.

• Deliver effective training on the new HR & Payroll system to diverse user groups.

• Develop user-friendly training materials, guides, and E-learning content.

• Participate in train-the-trainer sessions and become a system expert.

• Support UAT activities, including scenario creation, validation, and feedback.

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and external suppliers to ensure training aligns with business processes.

• Facilitate both virtual and face-to-face training sessions, with occasional on-site visits as required.

• Support future phases of the programme, including case management and L&D module rollouts.

1. Proven experience delivering HR & Payroll system training (end-user and/or super-user).

2. System-agnostic HRIS expertise, ideally including:

   • People XD (strong preference), or

   • Tier-2 systems such as Dayforce, Ceridian, or similar.

3. Ability to quickly learn new HR/payroll platforms and translate processes into engaging training content.

4. Strong communication skills and confidence delivering training to varied audiences, including frontline and operational teams.

5. Experience in complex, multi-site or structured environments.

• Industry experience similar to rail (highly desirable but not essential).

• Experience supporting HRIS go-lives or large-scale system implementations.

• Ability to create blended learning content (virtual, classroom, video, written guides).

• Primarily remote.

• Occasional travel for on-site training sessions as needed.

• Travel is minimal and expenses are fully paid.