Human Resources Project Lead - Payroll

Job Requisition ID: 54881

Department: Human Resources (DEPT_HR)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Position Title:                    Human Resources Project Lead 

Location:                            UK (preferably Dundee or Skelmersdale - other locations to be evaluated)                                 

Band:                                  GCA 5 or 6 - FTC 12 months

Reports to:                         Senior Director of Human Resources EMEA & SAIL

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The primary responsibility of this Human Resources Project Leader role is to lead and drive the implementation of a single payroll for the Dover UK businesses in the UK. Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resource, EMEA & SAIL, and working closely with the UK HR leaders of the different OpCos in the UK,  the role will blend both knowledge of HR process – more specifically payroll and its collaterals - and best practice with a clear understanding of the project management discipline. The role will also be a critical part in ensuring the management, analysis and communication of key people, data, and management information as well alignment within all parties.

The role will also be responsible for leveraging synergies within the HR processes within the region.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Human Resources Project Lead will be accountable for:

• Devising and owning the HR Project Plan and ensuring key milestones are identified and communicated to key stakeholders.
• Working with the HR Business partners and project teams to ensure the delivery of key project milestones on time and within the budget, resources, and policy.
• Interpreting and representing key HR policies, such as redundancy and reorganization, and communication with the HR team and managers in the business.
• Clearly and concisely presenting and communicating key people data to HR colleagues and other stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner.
• Devises and manages a regular project reporting mechanism for the HR team and relevant business leaders.
• Tracking and monitoring progress and escalating business risks where appropriate.
• Collaboratively working with the other parts of the business to identify inter-dependencies and report back to stakeholders.
• Build relationships and form alliances with external counterparts, communities of practice and stakeholders to scan for innovation and opportunities to form partnerships.
• Support the business partners to build frameworks to plan and manage the continuous process of change including dependencies, risk, potential scenarios, and options to mitigate.
• Working closely with the HR to ensure smooth implementation and handover project activity to business as usual at the appropriate point.
• Work with regional HR managers to leverage synergies in payroll process and alignment in benefits policies and practices considering the local legislation and market practices. Initially in the UK and further to EMEA locations.

QUALIFICATIONS /EXPERIENCE

•         Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, Communications, or related field
•         Minimum 5 years of work experience in an HR manager role with deep knowledge in payroll processing and UK legislation.
•         Proven strong experience in complex project management
•         Worked in a matrixed International corporate environment.
•         Ability to deal well with ambiguity and persevere in entrepreneurial, hands on environment
•         Excellent communication skills.
•         Planning and Analytical skills. 
•         Problem-solving skills.
•         Proactive nature.
•         Excellent interpersonal skills.
•         Meticulous attention to details. 
•         Highly organized

Work Arrangement : Hybrid 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.  #LI-HW2

This position may be located in: EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee

Job Function : Human Resources