Human Resources Project Manager

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an HR Project Manager to oversee HR projects in London. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership and ensuring compliance with employment laws, alongside stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills, a CIPD qualification, and experience in the education or public sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR project management, ideally in education or public sector.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Exceptional communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of HR projects.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify project needs.
• Drive change management initiatives and report progress.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

CIPD Qualification (Level 5 or above)

Tools

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

Key Responsibilties

* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of HR projects across the organisation.
* Collaborate with senior leadership, HR teams, and academic departments to identify project needs and priorities.
* Drive change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder engagement.
* Monitor project timelines, budgets, and outcomes, reporting progress to key stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding policies, and sector-specific standards.
* Analyse HR data to inform project decisions and measure impact.

About You

* Proven experience in HR project management, ideally within the education or public sector.
* Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and organisational development.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
* Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) is desirable.

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