HR Programme Management Officer

FG Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Programme Management Officer to lead transformative initiatives within their HR team. This pivotal role involves managing the HR budget, overseeing projects, and enhancing operational excellence to improve the colleague experience. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in HR practices and project management to drive impactful change, ensuring compliance and quality in HR policies. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic decisions and advance data analytics within a dynamic corporate environment. If you are passionate about HR and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR practices and project management.
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR programme management office and oversee the HR budget.
• Drive short-term changes and identify transformative opportunities.

Skills

HR Practices

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Project Management Qualification (CAPM, Prince2, PMP)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Power BI

HRIS Systems

Job description

Job Description

HR Programme Management Officer - London - Up to £80k

This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant impact within the organisation.

As a pivotal member of the HR team, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to influence People activities and strategic decisions across the business.

The role involves ensuring the quality and compliance of HR policies and processes, driving short-term changes, and identifying opportunities for transformative initiatives in the medium term.

As the HR Programme Management Officer, the individual will lead the programme management office for the HR team.

This involves overseeing the HR budget, managing individual projects, and championing operational excellence to enhance the colleague experience, while ensuring effective risk management.

The role includes accountability for advancing People data analytics and insights, as well as overseeing HR IT systems with the support of the People Data and Insights Lead.

Core Areas of Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Comprehensive understanding of optimal HR practices, including the employee life cycle and operational HR. Proven experience leading annual People activities such as Performance and Reward cycles, with previous exposure to HR Business Partnering being advantageous.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, utilising robust techniques and tools to engage stakeholders across diverse teams and drive impactful change. Possession of a Project Management qualification (e.g., CAPM, Prince2, PMP) is preferred.
• Track record of delivering tangible improvements in processes, systems, or policies that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and employee experience. This success spans both HR operational and business partnering contexts.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and generating actionable insights through tools like data dashboards and presentations. Strong IT skills including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI are essential, with experience in HRIS systems considered beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting compelling documents tailored for executive and board-level audiences.
• Experience working within a global corporate environment, with familiarity in international operations.
• Bonus points for experience in the property, real estate, or related industries, although it is not a prerequisite for the role.