HR Projects Manager / People Programme and Projects Lead

AWD online; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing association in Ealing is seeking an HR Projects Manager. The candidate should have CIPD Level 5 and a solid HR background. Responsibilities include overseeing people-related projects and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The role offers a salary of £47,464 - £50,000 as well as benefits, with hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Up to 8% contributory pension

Flexible working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Investment in learning and development

Annual allowance for health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience delivering HR-specific projects in corporate environments.
• Knowledge of project methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the People Services programme of work.
• Lead, manage, and deliver people-related projects.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Project management

Knowledge of UK employment law

Data management and analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

GCSE in Maths and English (Grades A*-C)

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

HR Projects Manager / People Programme and Projects Lead who is CIPD Level 5 or equivalent with a solid generalist Human Resources background is required to join a well-established housing association based in Ealing, West London. This role is known within the organisation as a People Programme and Projects Lead.

Salary and Location

SALARY: £47,464 - £50,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid working partly from the office in Ealing (W5) and the remaining time from home

Job details

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Programme Management: Oversee and coordinate the People Services programme of work, setting priorities, sequencing projects, and identifying interdependencies
• Monitor programme performance, ensuring progress through governance and alignment with the People Strategy
• Facilitate benefits realisation and ensure continuous improvement through lessons learned
• Project Management: Lead, manage, and deliver people related projects, including cyclical initiatives, applying appropriate methodologies and frameworks
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in partnership with project sponsors
• Ensure HR projects are legally compliant with UK employment law and aligned with best HR practice
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place
• Develop robust business cases with Project Sponsor(s), including requirements, costs, benefits, risks, and issues
• Work within governance and reporting frameworks, ensuring timely and accurate updates for sponsors and stakeholders, including PS Delivery Group meetings
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Build relationships across People Services, the wider organisation, and external partners
• Act as the primary point of contact for people project stakeholders, providing regular updates and facilitating decision-making
• Coordinate and deliver communications plans in line with departmental and corporate standards
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in peer reviews and share best practice across the People Services function
• Promote innovation and future-focused approaches to support the delivery of strategic people outcomes

Candidate requirements

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English (Grades A*- C)
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
• Proven HR generalist experience across the employee lifecycle (e.g. employee relations, resourcing, reward, learning & development, policy development)
• Proven experience of delivering HR-specific projects in corporate environments
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Knowledge of project methodologies, tools, and frameworks
• Experience supporting and influencing senior managers
• Proficiency in data management, analysis, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Flexible working
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Investment in your learning and development
• Annual allowance up to £300 for health and lifestyle benefits for you and your family

The organisation encourages applications from candidates who meet most, not necessarily all, of the criteria.