HR Projects Manager

British Steel; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

27 personal annual leave days + bank

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

British Steel in Scunthorpe is seeking an experienced HR Projects Manager to lead and deliver HR projects from idea to implementation, combining project management expertise with practical HR know-how to deliver tangible improvements for our people and business. This hands-on role spans organisational change, HR systems, engagement, talent, reward, workforce planning and process improvement.

You’ll work across multiple priorities, build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and apply

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with a track record of delivering HR projects end-to-end.
• Strong project management skills, governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering HR projects from idea through to successful implementation.
• Turning business needs into clear project plans, actions and outcomes.
• Driving progress, managing risks and removing barriers to delivery.
• Playing a hands-on role in organisational transformation and change.
• Designing and implementing improvements to HR systems, processes, policies and ways of working.
• Managing project budgets, resources and external providers.
• Engaging and influencing stakeholders to bring people together and make change happen.
• Ensuring change is successfully embedded and delivers the intended impact.

Skills

Project management

HR expertise

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5/7

Tools

HR systems (HRIS)

Job description

Salary - Up to £55,000 depending upon experience

Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Pattern of Work - 36.5 hours, Monday – Friday

What you need to know about the role

This is a defining time to join British Steel. With generations of steelmaking heritage behind us and deep roots in our communities, we’re embarking on significant transformation to build a stronger, more sustainable British Steel for the future.

As HR Projects Manager, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to help make that transformation happen. You’ll take important HR projects from idea to implementation, combining project management expertise with practical HR know-how to deliver real improvements for our people and our business.

It’s a varied, hands‑on role spanning organisational change, HR systems, engagement, talent, reward, workforce planning and process improvement. Whether leading projects yourself or bringing others together to deliver them, you’ll turn ideas into action and keep things moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering HR projects from idea through to successful implementation.
• Turning business needs into clear project plans, actions and outcomes.
• Driving progress, managing risks and removing barriers to delivery.
• Playing a hands‑on role in organisational transformation and change.
• Designing and implementing improvements to HR systems, processes, policies and ways of working.
• Managing project budgets, resources and external providers.
• Engaging and influencing stakeholders to bring people together and make change happen.
• Ensuring change is successfully embedded and delivers the intended impact.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be an experienced, hands‑on HR professional who enjoys turning ideas into action, solving problems and making things happen. You’ll bring broad, practical HR experience alongside demonstrable experience of managing and delivering projects, particularly involving organisational change and transformation. You’ll be confident working across multiple priorities, bringing structure to complex activity and building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll need strong organisation, judgement and attention to detail, but importantly, you’ll also be someone who enjoys getting into the mix and personally contributing to delivery. Experience of HR systems implementation, managing project budgets and applying project management methodologies will be important. A CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification, or equivalent, is required.

Most importantly, you’ll be excited by the opportunity to help turn British Steel’s people ambitions into reality and play a hands‑on role in the transformation ahead.

What we can offer you

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.

Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work‑life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:

• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

What you need to know about us

In July 2026, British Steel entered public ownership under the UK Government in an historic move that secured the future of steelmaking in Britain while strengthening national infrastructure and security.

We are proud of our heritage, optimistic about our future, and committed to building a sustainable business that benefits our employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities.

This is an exciting time to join us. Be part of a business with a clear vision for the future, and a vital role in delivering the world‑class steel Britain needs today and for generations to come.

British Steel has a bright future, and we want you to be part of it.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex‑Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.