HR Project Manager

Kier Construction; Rushden; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a HR Project Manager to join their team in Rushden. This hybrid role involves managing multiple people-focused projects aimed at continuous improvement and organizational change. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis skills and experience in report writing. Join a diverse team that values potential and offers tailored benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience using data to inform decisions.
• Experience in writing analytical lead reports.
• Knowledge of common HR metrics and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of people-focused projects within the Construction division.
• Collaborate with HR team to implement key cyclical people initiatives.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying challenges.

Skills

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We're looking for a HR Project Manager to join our Construction Team based in Rushden.

Location: Rushden - hybrid working available, with occasional travel to the office required

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As a HR Project Manager and a key member of the Kier Construction HR team, this role is responsible for managing the execution of multiple people-focused projects within the Construction division. These projects aim to drive continuous improvement and support organisational change. Data analysis and report writing will be essential to enable informed, data-driven decision-making.

Your Day To Day Will Include

• Collaborate with the Head of HR, HR team, and central project team to ensure the successful delivery and implementation of key cyclical people initiatives, including pay reviews, performance management, system implementations, reward and recognition programs, engagement initiatives, and talent strategies.
• Influence improvements, simplification, and efficiencies in project delivery.
• Support the project management of HR strategic priorities, transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects by developing structured plans with clear milestones and deliverables, ensuring projects are properly scoped and proposed.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying challenges, problem-solving, implementing solutions, and driving efficiencies.

What are we looking for?

This role of HR Project Manager is great for you if:

• You have relevant experience of using data to inform decisions.
• You have experience in writing analytical lead reports.
• You possess strong data skills, proficient in MS Excel for manipulating and analyzing large datasets, including using formulas and pivot tables.
• You have knowledge of common HR metrics and KPIs, and experience in delivering HR Management Information.
• You have relevant experience in developing reports and dashboards.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards And Benefits

We're proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information about benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a significant impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier