HR Project Manager

Howden Group Holdings; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance firm in London seeks an experienced HR Project Manager to lead strategic HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess proven experience in delivering complex HR projects, focusing on policy and process transformation. Responsibilities include managing multiple HR workstreams, driving operational excellence, and building stakeholder relationships. This role offers a hybrid work model and a fixed-term contract.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Support for reasonable adjustments

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex HR projects, ideally including policy/process transformation.
• Comfortable working across a range of HR domains including compliance, systems, and data.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple HR workstreams including policy, process, change, and compliance.
• Deliver projects that drive consistency and operational excellence.
• Manage project planning and governance reporting.

Skills

HR project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Policy transformation

Governance frameworks

Matrixed environments

Education

PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no‑limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like‑minded people driving change at Howden.

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?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• 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*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

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

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)