HRIS Product Manager

Are you an experienced HRIS Product Manager with a passion for optimising workflows and business processes?

We are seeking an HR Information System (HRIS) Product Manager to join our Publishing and HR Systems Centre of Excellence. Reporting to the Head of Publishing and HR Systems, you will leverage your extensive background in HR and Payroll systems to drive the development and enhancement of our HRIS system. In this pivotal role, you will engage with stakeholders across Penguin to understand their current and future business needs, creating a strategic roadmap that prioritises and addresses complex requirements.

Leading a dedicated team, you will ensure seamless cross-system integration and interoperability, continuously optimising our HRIS landscape and overall technology estate. 

About Technology

Following the successful completion of our recent technology, data and process merger, our Technology division is charging ahead with our strategic plan to amplify the voices of our organisation. This includes leveraging the potential of Cloud solutions, continuously enhancing our security measures, revitalising legacy applications, and enhancing our interactions with strategic partners and suppliers. Our Technology Division spans across two vibrant office locations in London and Colchester, where approximately 200 colleagues are dedicated to empowering our mission – we make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for HR and Payroll system implementation projects.

• Manage product delivery backlogs and communicate requirements status to stakeholders.

• Prioritise requirements across competing stakeholder groups through significant stakeholder interaction.

• Manage senior stakeholder relationships in both project delivery and operational contexts.

• Oversee supplier relationships and understand development and delivery methodologies.

• Lead and motivate a high-performing team, ensuring clear and usable documentation strategies.

• Elicit and communicate the business value associated with system or process changes.

• Ensure requirements are clear, traceable, and validate business, functional, and technical requirements.

• Work effectively in an enterprise environment with hundreds of users and multiple office locations.

• Promote cross-team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and pragmatic ownership of issues or challenges.

What you will bring:

• A strong understanding of HR processes.

• Extensive experience with HR systems such as Ceridian Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or UKG.

• Knowledge of key Payroll and Finance functions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with full lifecycle HR system implementations.

• Knowledge of Jira.

About Penguin

We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone. 

Our approach to hybrid working

While our offices are places for you to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, having flexibility about where you work is just as important for doing your best work and for your wellbeing. So, we don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how we work in different teams across Penguin Random House UK.

This is a hybrid role, based in our offices in London. We are happy to discuss hybrid working arrangements with you during your recruitment process.

Application instructions 

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 8th December.

• We anticipate a two-stage interview process which will include a virtual first-stage interview and in-person second stage interview. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process. 

• Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate. 

What you can expect from us:

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 plus bonus and benefits.  

Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition. Our benefits include:

• Financial – income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance

• Wellbeing - healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks

• Lifestyle – enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, free and discounted books

For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer

The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we're part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview.

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

Company: Penguin Books Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW11 7BW 

Job ID: 275699