Global HRIS & Payroll Separation Program Lead

About the role

As part of Project POWER, you will lead the global separation of HR Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll services for the FUELS business, ensuring a smooth transition to a standalone organization after the divestiture.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall programme plan, milestones, dependencies and critical path for the HRIS and payroll separation.
• Coordinate country‑level workstreams, assess local requirements, existing solutions and contractual arrangements, and align them with the global roadmap.
• Oversee data migration, system testing, user acceptance testing and parallel payroll runs to guarantee data integrity and continuity.
• Manage stakeholder and vendor relationships, acting as the primary liaison between FUELS, the Bureau Veritas Group, IT, finance, local HR teams and external providers.
• Identify, assess and mitigate programme risks, establishing contingency and business‑continuity arrangements for critical HR and payroll processes.
• Support the transition from project delivery to the long‑term standalone FUELS operating model.

Required profile

• Significant experience leading complex, multi‑country HRIS, payroll or HR transformation programmes, preferably in M&A or carve‑out contexts.
• Proven ability to work in a matrix environment, building strong relationships with local HR networks and service centres.
• Educated to degree level with a recognised HR qualification highly recommended.