Human Resources Project Lead

Venesky Brown; Dundee; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Dundee is seeking a HR Project Lead for an initial 12-month contract. The role involves supporting HR processes, managing a project for a Candidate Management System, and collaborating with various departments. This hybrid role allows for flexibility with up to 2 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR project management, particularly in implementing HR systems.
• Experience with candidate management systems or similar HR software.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partnering team to align recruitment and operational processes.
• Manage a project to implement a Candidate Management System (CMS).

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Vendor Management

Education

Level 8 Education

Tools

HR Software

Candidate Management System

Job description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Dundee, is currently looking to recruit a HR Project Lead for an initial 12 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £272.69-£301.51/day (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid working with up to 2 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

- Support the Human Resources Business Partnering team to align requirements and processes between recruitment, finance, Organisational Workforce Development (OWD) and operational colleagues to ensure we achieve our target numbers for inspector recruitment by 1 April 2026.

- Closely collaborate with OWD and operations to successfully onboard to inspector vacancies and additional inspector headcount over the next 12 months, ensuring the onboarding process meets organisational needs.

- Review recruitment activities across the organisation to ensure that policies and procedures are aligned to strategic requirements and timescales.

- Manage a project to implement a Candidate Management System (CMS) that integrates with the existing payroll system. This role involves planning, procurement, customisation, testing, documentation, training, and implementation of the CMS, ensuring it meets the overall strategic needs of the organisation and enhances the recruitment process.

Essential Skills:

- Educated to Level 8 or have relevant skills and experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Proven experience in HR project management, particularly in implementing HR systems.

- Experience with candidate management systems or similar HR software.

- Strong background in vendor management and procurement processes.

- Proven experience in conducting needs assessments and developing onboarding plans.

- Experience in collaborating with multiple departments (e.g., OWD, Operations, Recruitment) to achieve project goals.

- Experience in monitoring and evaluating processes, with the ability to provide regular updates to senior management

- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Proficiency in HR software and systems integration.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to produce clear and comprehensive documentation and training materials.

- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

- Monitoring and evaluation skills to track progress and make necessary adjustments.

- Ability to produce clear and concise reports for senior management.

Desirable Skills:

- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.