Location: Hybrid Working (40% minimum in the Edinburgh office and as required)
Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary Range: 66,909 to 75,492 per annum pro rata
We are looking for a skilled Business Change Manager to join our client's team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the change management process for the implementation of a new HR and finance system across the company. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex change initiatives, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive change management strategy aligned with project goals and objectives.
- Lead the development and implementation of a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed throughout the implementation process.
- Identify and engage key stakeholders across the organization, including HR, finance, and end-users.
- Develop and implement a training program to equip employees with the necessary skills to use the new system effectively.
- Conduct thorough change impact assessments to understand how the new system will affect workflows, roles, and processes.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of change initiatives and monitor effectiveness.
- Facilitate collaboration between HR, payroll, and finance teams to ensure a cohesive implementation.
- Champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights throughout the change process.
- Generate regular reports on project status, KPIs, and other relevant metrics for management review.
- Comply with data protection policies and procedures to ensure personal data is always protected.
- Undertake any other duties as requested in line with the job role.
Essential Skills/Qualifications:
- Certification or training in change management methodologies and frameworks.
- Project management certification or training (e.g., PMP/APM).
- Experience in implementing HR and finance systems or similar.
- Experience conducting change impact assessments.
- In-depth understanding of HR and finance processes (desirable).
- Familiarity with relevant software, technology trends, and industry best practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage resistance to change and influence decision-makers.
- Proficiency in designing and developing training programs.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Ability to travel, with occasional overnight stays as required.
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV!