HR Projects Business Partner - 12 month FTC

Totum Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced HR Projects Business Partner for a 12-month FTC. In this pivotal role, you will drive key HR projects, focusing on engaging stakeholders and ensuring successful adoption of new initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, outstanding communication abilities, and a proven track record in delivering business transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and supporting HR projects with successful outcomes.
• Ability to influence and engage across various levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project management strategies.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to assess change impacts.
• Create communication plans to articulate project benefits.

Skills

Project management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Project management software

Job description

HR Projects Business Partner – 12-Month FTC

Are you an experienced HR project specialist looking to make a real impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the Head of HR, project teams, and the wider HR function, driving people-focused projects at a leading law firm.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering key HR projects, ensuring successful colleague engagement and adoption. Your focus will be on the people side of change—preparing, supporting, and equipping stakeholders and colleagues to embrace new initiatives and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust project management strategies that empower leaders, stakeholders, and colleagues to adapt to transformation.
• Partner with business leaders, employees, and third parties to assess the impact of change on people, culture, and operations.
• Proactively identify risks and obstacles, devising practical solutions to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Shape and deliver communication plans that clearly articulate project purpose, scope, and benefits to all audiences.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to understand concerns, foster a supportive environment, and address resistance.
• Provide guidance, tools, and mentoring to leaders and people managers, enabling them to lead their teams confidently through change.
• Create roadmaps, activities, and collateral to ensure readiness across the business.
• Monitor the impact of project deliverables, making adjustments to minimise disruption and maximise positive outcomes.
• Champion a culture of adaptability, simplicity, and collaboration, promoting open communication and continuous learning.

About You

• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting business and people projects, with a strong track record of successful delivery.
• Excellent project management skills, including proficiency with project management tools and software.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, collaborating effectively across functions and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to organise, prioritise, and deliver to tight deadlines.

If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.