HR Projects Business Partner - 12 month FTC

Totum Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in England is seeking an experienced professional to drive HR initiatives. You will manage key projects and ensure effective stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates exhibit strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in people-focused projects. This role offers a chance to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading HR projects with successful delivery.
• Proficient in project management tools with excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project management strategies.
• Partner with leaders to assess change impacts on culture.
• Proactively identify risks and solutions during project delivery.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Project management software

Job description

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.

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.