Ruby Recruit Ltd
Transformation Project Manager - HRIS
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
Work mode:
Hybrid
Published on:
11 August 2026
What they need
Are you a strategic, solutions focused project leader who thrives in complex environments?
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a high impact HRIS transformation programme that will shape the future of workforce, safety, and operational excellence across a multi site organisation.
We’re seeking an experienced Transformation Project Manager to lead the end to end delivery of a foundational HRIS platform. This role is central to driving organisational readiness, embedding new ways of working, and ensuring the programme delivers meaningful, measurable benefits.
About the Role
As the Transformation Project Manager – HRIS, you will:
- Lead the full lifecycle of a major HRIS programme, from business case development through to implementation, optimisation, and benefits realisation.
- Develop robust project documentation including charters, governance materials, plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Manage cross functional stakeholders and ensure alignment with operational workflows, data integrity, and programme governance.
- Drive change readiness across diverse specialist and corporate teams, designing communication, engagement, and training initiatives that support successful adoption.
- Lead all go live activities, ensuring a seamless transition to operational teams and providing post implementation support.
- Analyse data, identify process improvement opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement of project and change frameworks.
- Champion quality, risk management, and continuous improvement practices across the organisation.
This is a hands on, influential role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders, operational managers, and external partners to deliver a transformation programme that will have lasting impact.
Required background
- Proven experience delivering HRIS and workforce management.
- People Skills - Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitation skills.
What You’ll Bring
- Professional project and/or change management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, PROSCI, ADKAR or similar).
- Experience delivering transformation, systems implementation, or operational redesign projects within complex, multi site environments.
- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and build strong relationships.
- A proactive, strategic mindset with resilience, curiosity, and a passion for driving meaningful change.
Key Attributes for Success
- Strategic, organised, and methodical — able to manage multiple complex workstreams.
- Empathetic communicator who builds trust and influence across all levels.
- Innovative, solutions focused, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
- Committed to delivering high quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Driven to achieve results on time and within budget.
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a major HRIS transformation programme within a dynamic, people‑centred organisation that genuinely values collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement.
You’ll be stepping into an 18‑month plus fixed‑term role with long‑term impact — driving a foundational systems uplift that will shape workforce capability, safety, and operational excellence for years to come.
You’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking culture. This is an environment that embraces innovation, encourages curiosity, and empowers you to deliver meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a high‑profile enterprise project, influence new ways of working, and contribute to a transformation that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this opportunity, click “Apply” at the top of the advertisement. Alternatively, contact Kelly George on 0277779177, (please send all CV's and applications via Seek or our website)
Why Ruby?
RubyRecruit is an HR & Talent Specialist Recruitment Consultancy. With over 50 years of combined Recruitment, you know you are in good hands with consultants who a passionate about placing good people in good roles where their careers grow and flourish.
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