HR Project Manager

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in the UK is looking for an HR Project Manager to enhance their People function. The role focuses on planning and executing HR initiatives, including managing projects related to employee wellbeing and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Ideal candidates should have project management qualifications and strong leadership skills. The position is field-based requiring frequent travel. Competitive rewards package includes generous leave, life assurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 or similar preferable.
• Recognised project management qualification or prepared to work towards.
• Good computer literacy, including project management software.
• Proven team leadership ability.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict-resolution and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Identifying improvement opportunities.
• Formulating a project charter.
• Designing a project plan.
• Identifying required resources.
• Ensuring there is required budgets.
• Launching and managing projects.
• Communicating progress across the board.
• Ensuring result delivery on time, spec, and budget.
• Closing out projects.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 or 7 or similar

Recognised project management qualification

Good computer literacy

Proven team leadership ability

Ability to work under deadline pressure

Excellent administrative skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Conflict-resolution and problem-solving ability

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the People Team at Sunbelt Rentals UK as a HR Project Manager! In this position, the HR Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering initiatives aimed at enhancing the People function within the organisation. The role requires comprehensive HR expertise coupled with advanced project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, establish timelines and milestones, allocate resources effectively, manage budgets, and achieve defined outcomes. Additionally, the individual will oversee the Company’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy, which encompasses the facilitation and support of Employee Resource Groups and the development of new initiatives aligned with external trends. Responsibilities also include managing programmes that promote employee wellbeing, focusing on both physical and mental health.

Role Responsibilities

• Identifying improvement opportunities
• Formulating a project charter
• Designing a project plan
• Identifying required resources
• Ensuring there is required budgets
• Launching projects
• Managing projects
• Communicating progress across the board
• Ensuring result delivery on time, spec, and budget
• Closing out projects

Projects you would be responsible for will include: Restructuring, TUPE, Employee Engagement, EDI, and Wellbeing.

What can we offer you in return?

You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme. Other benefits will depend on your job role and may include company car and private medical insurance.

About You

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed as a HR Project Manager you will bring the following skill‑set and behaviours:

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 or similar preferable
• Recognised project management qualification or prepared to work towards e.g., P2 or other Project Management Tools
• Good computer literacy, including project management software
• Proven team leadership ability
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Conflict-resolution and problem-solving ability

The role will predominantly be field based and you will be expected to hold a driving licence as frequent travel is required, which will involve overnight stays.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team‑mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first‑aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.