Instructional Designer - HR Payroll System

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to support the rollout of a new HR and payroll system. This role is critical in ensuring end users are confident, capable, and supported through high-quality, practical, and engaging learning assets aligned to the broader change program.

You will work closely with Change Managers and Subject Matter Experts to translate complex system functionality into clear, user-friendly training materials tailored to diverse user groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop learning assets to support adoption of a new HR and payroll system.
• Produce a range of training materials including user manuals, quick reference guides, eLearning modules, and video-based “how-to” guides.
• Translate complex system processes into clear, accessible, and practical learning content.
• Collaborate closely with the Change Team to align learning activities with the overall change and adoption strategy.
• Engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather content, validate accuracy, and ensure relevance.
• Tailor learning materials for different user groups, roles, and levels of system interaction.
• Support training delivery, updates, and content refinement as the system evolves.

Key Deliverables

• End-user training manuals and quick reference guides.
• Online learning modules and supporting digital learning materials.
• Video-based training content and step-by-step “how-to” resources.
• Learning assets aligned to system rollout and change milestones.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Instructional Designer, ideally supporting system or technology implementations.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and learning design methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing digital learning content and training documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Change Managers, project teams, and SMEs.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in HR, payroll, or enterprise system implementations is highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term contract (6 + 6 months) with strong program visibility.
• WFH flexible
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale enterprise transformation.
• Collaborative, change-focused environment with clear deliverables.
• Potential for contract extension or follow-on work.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting contract opportunity. Or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.