HR Project Manager II

Mindlance; Richmond; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Project Manager to oversee project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication for HR-focused initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in process analysis, proficient in process mapping and project management tools. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A Bachelor's degree and Project Management certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in process analysis and project management.
• Experience in HR process and technology-focused projects.
• Proficiency in process mapping tools required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans.
• Project manage major initiatives, ensuring on-time completion.
• Create and maintain process maps for existing business processes.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Professional Certification in Project Management (PMP or similar)

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Smartsheet

Workday

Job description

Key Performance Indicators

• Percentage of projects completed on time and within budget
• Tracks adherence to project schedules and milestones
• Efficiency and effectiveness improvements as a result of timely project execution
• Drive customer/stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication, expectation-setting, and execution

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets
• Project manage major initiatives, including tracking critical path and subordinate tasks to ensure on‑time completion of required milestones
• Develop and implement comprehensive process maps that illustrate bottlenecks and challenges in current practices and explore alternate paths for optimized workflows
• Create and maintain process maps for existing business processes
• Assist with process architecture and documentation for new or changing business processes
• Develop job aids and SOPs to support process updates and best practice adoption
• Completes update slides on key initiatives for keeping stakeholders and leaders informed
• Identifies standard practices for HR projects such as change management elements, expanded stakeholder alignment tasks, testing, detailed cutover plans, etc.
• Create communication plans to keep the organization informed and engaged
• Tracks the outcomes of process improvements to measure value and close business cases as required

Required Experience

• 2‑4 years of experience in process analysis and project management
• 2‑4 years experience in HR process and technology‑focused projects
• Proficiency in process mapping tools required (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, etc.)
• Proficiency with project management software required (e.g. Smartsheet or similar)
• Experience with Workday or similar complex cloud‑based HR software preferred

Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics

• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Skill in fostering a cooperative team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing, and motivating team members to achieve common goals.
• Focus on achieving measurable outcomes, setting objectives, and driving projects to successful completion.
• Capacity to think critically and creatively to overcome obstacles and find effective solutions

Formal Education, Qualifications, and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management or related field or equivalent experience
• Professional Certification in Project Management preferred (PMP or similar)

EEO: Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans