HR Project Manager

Howden; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance group seeks an experienced HR Project Manager to lead strategic HR initiatives, focusing on policy and process standardization. The ideal candidate will manage multiple HR workstreams, ensuring operational excellence and working closely with stakeholders across various domains. Strong project management experience and a relevant qualification are essential for making a positive impact within a complex environment. This position supports hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex HR projects, ideally including policy/process transformation.
• Experience in matrixed, multinational environments with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple HR workstreams across policy, process, change, data, and compliance.
• Deliver projects for consistency, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Manage project planning and governance reporting.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to manage dependencies and expectations.
• Champion a structured approach to project delivery.

Skills

HR project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Process transformation

Governance frameworks

Education

PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management qualification

Job description

HR Project Manager

Location : London (Hybrid)

Reports to : Global Head of Programmes - HR Operations

At Howden, we're evolving how HR delivers value across our global business. As part of this transformation, we're seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead and support a range of strategic HR initiatives—from policy and process standardisation to broader change, compliance, and systems-related projects.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and brings a strong foundation in HR project delivery. While many assignments will focus on policy and process transformation, you'll also contribute to wider programmes that span technology, data, and organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple HR workstreams across policy, process, change, data, and compliance.
• Deliver projects that drive consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across countries and business units.
• Manage project planning, governance reporting, and risk / issue escalation through established programme structures.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across HR, IT, compliance, and the wider business to manage dependencies and expectations.
• Own and maintain core project documentation including DRAID logs, project plans, and stage gate deliverables.
• Support the development and implementation of global HR frameworks, standards, and operating models.
• Champion a structured, transparent, and solution-oriented approach to project delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering complex HR projects, ideally including policy / process transformation and global standardisation.
• Comfortable working across a range of HR domains including compliance, systems, data, and change.
• Experience in matrixed, multinational environments with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and stage gate methodologies.
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management qualification.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and operational best practices.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate ambiguity with confidence and clarity.

What do we offer in return?

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new.
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.