HR Project Manager - 5 month fixed term contract

JR United Kingdom; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Market Drayton is seeking an HR Project Manager for a 5-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will oversee HR change initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, alongside a proven ability to work under pressure. The role offers a hybrid work model and attractive benefits including enhanced leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

2 x Life Assurance

HCCP

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Bereavement Leave

Pension Scheme (matched up to 8%)

Exclusive Müller Rewards discounts

Business-supplied IT equipment

Career development opportunities

Free parking

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver change initiatives on behalf of the HR Department.
• Plan and define the scope of existing and upcoming projects.
• Resource planning across the function.
• Complete project documentation in line with the project lifecycle methodology.
• Lead the project team and direct reports.
• Control the quality of outputs to ensure high standards.
• Engage with key stakeholders to promote project deliverables.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong leadership abilities

Good decision-making skills

Ability to inspire a shared vision

Excellent team-building skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Good negotiation skills

Job description

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HR Project Manager - 5 month fixed term contract, Market Drayton

Company description:

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

We're recruiting an HR Project Manager (5-month FTC)

Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britain's most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to apply for our HR Project Manager position for a fixed term of 5 months. With over 26,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, Müller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavored milk.

Why Choose Müller? As a major food and dairy manufacturer, we're driven by a bold vision and a commitment to empower our people to excel. At Müller, we embrace courage, promote forward-thinking, and believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. Joining us means embarking on a journey where your personal drive is valued, and your career is nurtured.

As an HR Project Manager, you will oversee and deliver change initiatives on behalf of the HR Department. Projects must be delivered within the correct level of cost, time, and quality, managing risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.

The role is located at Market Drayton with a hybrid working model (3 days on-site per week).

Your challenge as HR Project Manager (5-month FTC):

• Plan and define the scope of existing and upcoming projects.
• Resource planning across the function.
• Complete project documentation in line with the project lifecycle methodology.
• Lead the project team and direct reports.
• Control the quality of outputs to ensure high standards.
• Engage with key stakeholders to promote project deliverables.

Key skills & experience required:

• Effective communication skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Good decision-making skills
• Ability to inspire a shared vision
• Excellent team-building skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good negotiation skills

Benefits include: 2 x Life Assurance, HCCP, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Scheme (matched up to 8%), exclusive Müller Rewards discounts, business-supplied IT equipment, career development opportunities, and free parking.

The process:

If you have the skills and experience required and wish to be considered, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk.