Project Manager - HR Systems Transition

Fletcher Construction is entering an exciting new chapter as part of the global VINCI Construction group. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a major HR systems transition programme that will help shape our future people, payroll, recruitment and workforce management technology landscape.

This is a 12-month fixed term business-critical role leading a portfolio of HR technology initiatives as we transition to future-state systems and services. Working across HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Finance and Technology, you'll bring together business and technical teams to deliver successful outcomes while ensuring critical people processes continue to operate seamlessly throughout the transition.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the delivery of a large-scale HR systems transformation programme
• Coordinate work across payroll, HR, recruitment and workforce management systems
• Manage programme plans, budgets, governance, risks and key stakeholders
• Oversee integrations, data migration, testing and go-live activities
• Drive business readiness, training and change management initiatives
• Manage vendors, implementation partners and delivery teams

What you'll bring:

• Experience leading or supporting large-scale technology or business systems projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with enterprise systems, such as HR, payroll, workforce management, recruitment, finance, or ERP platforms
• A practical understanding of implementation activities, including testing, data migration, integrations, and deployment
• Experience supporting organisational change and helping teams adopt new ways of working
• The ability to build effective relationships across operational, business, and technical teams
• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience in project delivery

Highly regarded:

• Experience with PayGlobal, Workday, Avature, WFS or similar platforms
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation, migration or separation programmes
• Change management or programme management certifications
• Knowledge of payroll, privacy and compliance requirements

What's on offer:

• Lead a significant people and technology transformation programme
• Help shape the future HR systems landscape across Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil
• Play a key role in Fletcher Construction's transition to VINCI Construction
• Work alongside senior leaders and key stakeholders across the business
• Penrose office location with free parking and onsite café
• Up to 4% matched KiwiSaver contribution