HR Project Manager

Hays Human Resources; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead various improvement initiatives in safeguarding and complaints processes during a 9-month fixed-term contract. You will engage with stakeholders, manage project communications, and standardize investigation practices, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet organizational needs. The role combines a balance of on-site and remote work, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

26 days holiday pro rata

Pension 16%

Various other benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with a background in leading HR projects.
• Highly organized with prioritization skills.
• Proven experience in managing complex stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead on HR improvement projects focusing on Safeguarding, Whistleblowing, and Complaints processes.
• Management of the project, resources, and communication plans.
• Review and update relevant HR policies.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

We were seeking an experienced HR Project Manager, an HR professional with strong experience in HR Project Management, to lead on a range of improvement projects focusing on Safeguarding, Whistleblowing and Complaints processes.
As HR Project Manager, you will be tasked with focusing on the following areas:

• Management of the Project, Resources, and Communication plan.
• Engagement of a wide range of stakeholders and stakeholder groups, including the senior executive team
• Review of Whistleblowing, Complaints and Safeguarding processes.
• Simplification of Triage processes.
• Standardisation of investigation methods.
• Update of relevant policies.
• Improvement of reporting capabilities.
• Supporting the project team in the delivery of the project outcomes.

Candidates

• We are seeking an experienced HR professional with a background of leading on organisation-wide HR projects and for large-scale complex organisations.
• You will need to be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and have confidence working in a project environment.
• You will have the ability to work with people at all levels, using your communication and problem-solving skills to plan, resolve project issues and make appropriate recommendations to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven experience of taking the lead on the delivery of people-related projects in a large complex organisation.
• Experience of working with, influencing and managing complex stakeholder groups and implementing HR projects
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant HR policies and best practice, particularly safeguarding.

The offer

• 9-month fixed term contract
• 2-3 days on site in Poole, Dorset / other days home
• 26 days holiday pro rata
• Pension 16%
• Other range of benefits

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