HR & Payroll Systems Trainer (FTC)

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Essential Experience

Proven experience delivering HR & Payroll system training (end-user and/or super-user).
System-agnostic HRIS expertise, ideally including:
- People XD (strong preference), or
- Tier-2 systems such as Dayforce, Ceridian, or similar.
Ability to quickly learn new HR/payroll platforms and translate processes into engaging training content.
Strong communication skills and confidence delivering training to varied audiences, including frontline and operational teams.
Experience in complex, multi-site or structured environments.

Desirable Experience

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).