HR Projects Manager / People Programme and Projects Lead

AWD online; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing association in Ealing is seeking a qualified HR Projects Manager to lead People Programme and Projects. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 and proven HR generalist experience. Responsibilities include project management, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing the HR initiatives. A hybrid working model and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and learning investment are offered.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday increasing with service

Up to 8% contributory pension

Flexible working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual health and lifestyle benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English.
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
• Proven HR generalist experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience delivering HR-specific projects in corporate environments.
• Knowledge of project methodologies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the People Services programme of work.
• Lead, manage, and deliver people related projects.
• Build strong relationships across People Services and external partners.
• Participate in peer reviews and share best practices.
• Monitor programme performance and ensure alignment with the People Strategy.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Project management skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

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 is known within the organisation as a People Programme and Projects Lead.

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 Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Job overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an HR Projects Manager / People Programme and Projects Lead who is CIPD Level 5 or equivalent with a solid generalist Human Resources background.

Working as the HR Projects Manager / People Programme and Projects Lead you will join a dedicated Human Resources / People Services department. The People Services Programme & Project Lead supports the People Services Leadership Team to deliver the organisation's People Strategy.

As the HR Projects Manager / People Programme and Projects Lead you will combine strong HR generalist expertise with project management skills to ensure the effective delivery of HR initiatives across the employee lifecycle.

Duties

Your duties as a HR Projects Manager / People Programme and Projects Lead will include:

• 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 to update key stakeholders on progress, challenges and to gain decisions & direction
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Build strong 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
• In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family

The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they’d still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.

Apply today by submitting your job application. By submitting your application you give consent to submit your details to our client for this purpose.

Job ref: AWDO-P13871

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