Human Resources Program Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform based in Central London is seeking an HR Program Manager to design and implement talent products across a global organization. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in HR or program management and possess excellent communication skills. This contract role offers a competitive hourly rate of £40-£45, with the potential for extension or permanent conversion.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence global HR products

Hands-on role with visibility across the HR lifecycle

Exposure to international teams and senior stakeholders

Potential for extension or permanent conversion

Meaningful work contributing to strategic HR initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR, talent management, or program/product management roles.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and design thinking.
• Experience in a matrixed, global organization.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project delivery skills.
• No specific degree required – adaptability and attitude are key.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative HR and talent programs.
• Develop intuitive user experiences and drive adoption.
• Build and manage continuous feedback loops to improve delivery.
• Collaborate with HR and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analyze user data and feedback for iterations.
• Create engaging documentation and training materials.
• Present product roadmaps to leadership.
• Deliver training to diverse global stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proactive, detail-oriented, and agile mindset

Experience in HR or customer experience-related program design

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: HR Program Manager

Location: Central London (3 days on-site)

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Hourly Rate: £40 - £45 per hour (via umbrella)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Program Manager to support the design, delivery, and activation of talent products across a global organization. Reporting to the Global Talent Product Head, this role plays a key part in shaping employee, manager, and HR experiences across cyclical and non-cyclical talent programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative HR and talent programs (e.g., onboarding, performance reviews, assessments)
• Develop intuitive user experiences and drive adoption across global teams
• Build and manage continuous feedback loops to improve product delivery
• Collaborate with HR and cross-functional stakeholders for seamless integration
• Analyze user data and feedback to inform iterations and improvements
• Create engaging documentation and training materials
• Present product roadmaps and concepts to leadership
• Deliver training to diverse global stakeholder groups

Candidate Profile

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication
2. Proactive, detail-oriented, and agile mindset
3. Experience in HR or customer experience-related program design

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR, talent management, or program/product management roles
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and design thinking
• Experience in a matrixed, global organization
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project delivery skills
• No specific degree required – adaptability and attitude are key

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to influence global HR products and experiences
• Hands-on role with visibility across the full HR lifecycle
• Exposure to international teams and senior stakeholders
• Potential for extension or permanent conversion
• Meaningful work contributing to strategic HR initiatives