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Project Manager (HR Business Systems)
Ref No: FV/PM/12/25
Reporting to the Group Sustainability Director, we seek a Project Manager to implement the Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) Ready Human Resources Information System to harmonise and modernise HR processes across the Group. Based in Moira with a requirement to travel to other sites, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the project’s scope and successful system adoption across multiple sites, business functions and jurisdictions.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on how Fane Valley manages its business units, people and processes. If you’re ready to lead a transformational project and enjoy a role that combines technology, people and change – we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full project lifecycle of the UKG Ready implementation;
- Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and requirements;
- Ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget;
- Coordinate with UKG partners and internal teams to ensure system configuration and deployment;
- Engage with key stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate progress;
- Provide clear communication on project progress, challenges, and outcomes to the Project Oversight Board;
- Manage workflow design, data migration, testing, and validation activities;
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with GDPR and internal policies;
- Work with HR and Business Systems teams to develop and deliver training materials and user guides;
- Support post-implementation review, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Criteria:
- Be educated to degree level in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems or a similar discipline;
- Proven experience managing HRIS or ERP system implementations or other projects of a similar nature;
- Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management and stakeholder engagement;
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities;
- Highly organised and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills;
- Confident personality who can build trust with cross-functional, multi-site teams;
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport, with flexibility to travel as required.
Desirable Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience working in a multi-site, multi-entity organisation;
- Previous experience working with UKG Ready software or a similar HRIS platform;
- Understanding of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, time & attendance and payroll integration, etc.).
About Us
Fane Valley Co-operative is a progressive agri-food business based in Moira, Northern Ireland. Operating across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England and Belgium the Co-op has interests in red meat processing (beef, lamb and edible offals), the production of beef dripping, fully integrated duck production & processing, porridge oats & breakfast cereal, animal feed manufacturing, agricultural supplies and the provision of agronomy and forage services.
Formed in 1903, Fane Valley remains 100% farmer owned. The business, which now employs 2,750 people, continues to grow through a strategy of organic growth and targeted acquisitions.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
Fane Valley is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better
