HR Project Manager - 5 month fixed term contract

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Market Drayton is seeking an HR Project Manager for a 5-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include overseeing HR change initiatives, project scope planning, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. This role offers a hybrid working model, with 3 days on site per week, along with benefits like life assurance, holiday, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance policy

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Exclusive access to Müller Rewards

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within an HR context.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage risks and issues during project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver change initiatives for the HR Department.
• Plan and define project scope and resource planning.
• Engage with key stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Good decision maker

Inspires a shared vision

Excellent team-building skills

Works well under pressure

Good negotiation skills

Job 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 Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
We’re recruiting … HR Project Manager (5-month FTC)
Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britian’s most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to apply for our HR Project Manager 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 flavoured 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 a HR Project Manager, you will oversee and deliver change initiatives on behalf of the HR Department. Projects must be delivered to the correct level of cost, time and quality managing risks and issues through the life cycle of the project delivery.
The role is located at Market Drayton with a hybrid working model (3 days on site per week).
Your challenge for the HR Project Manager (5-month FTC): -
- Plan and define the scope of any existing up and coming projects.
- Resource plan over the function.
- Complete project documentation in line with the project life cycle methodology.
- Team leadership including the project team and direct reports.
- Control the quality of the output to ensure that the project is delivered to the highest standard.
- Engage with key stakeholders to promote the project deliveries.Key skills & experience for the HR Project Manager (5month FTC): -
- Effective communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Good decision maker
- Inspires a shared vision
- Excellent team-building skills
- Works well under pressure
- Good negotiation skillsBenefits for the role: 2 x Life Assurance policy, HCCP, 25 days holiday (per annum) plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts, Business Supplied IT Equipment, Career Progression and Development Opportunities and Free parking
The ProcessIf you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk
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