Human Resources Project Manager, Northern Europe (Mid-Senior Level)

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainability consulting company is seeking an HR Project Manager in Edinburgh. This role involves providing project management and strategic support to the HR team, driving HR transformation across Northern Europe. Ideal candidates should possess strong project management skills, HR domain knowledge, and excellent communication abilities. This position fosters a collaborative environment to shape changes aligned with the company's growth direction.

Qualifications

• Expertise in project planning methodologies and tools.
• Experience in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to the Northern Europe Business Unit.
• Lead change management initiatives with employees and line managers.
• Work with BU HR and regional teams for collaboration.

Skills

Technical Project Management skills

Human Resources skills

Soft Skills

Job description

Overview

ERM is seeking an HR Project Manager to support the Northern Europe Business Unit. This role provides the chance to work closely with the business leaders and business unit HR team and Regional projects as a strategic HR partner, providing agile project leadership and problem-solving support across dynamic business needs.

The role is a key incremental position for the HR operating model and will provide the successful candidate with opportunity to broaden their skills and experience across:

• Exposure to regional HR strategy
• Cross-cultural collaboration
• Opportunity to shape transformation aligned to our Long Range Plan at scale

As a global sustainability consulting company, ERM has clear growth direction and has been investing heavily in building future skills in the areas such as low carbon economy transition, strategic environmental, social and governance (ESG) and product stewardship amongst other service offerings. The EMEA HR team plays a key role in enabling our business, and the HR Project Manager will join us to help implement the HR transformation roadmap and to shape HR decisions across EMEA.

Role responsibilities

Provide project management support to the Northern Europe Business Unit including:

• Project Delivery: timelines, milestones, reporting, communication & engagement
• Change Management: stakeholder engagement, adoption strategies
• HR Cycles & People Plan priorities: goal setting, promotions, job architecture
• Collaboration: working with BU HR, regional teams, COEs
• Continuous improvement: reporting and analysing the impact of program delivery through e.g. timeliness; quality; stakeholder satisfaction; adoption rates.

Skills & Experience

Technical Project Management skills:

• Expertise in project planning methodologies and tools to lead change through data driven decisions.
• Experience in problem solving and decision making, using analytical thinking to break down complex challenges in projects, and support stakeholders to understand the ‘problem statement’ and make informed decisions to progress.
• Demonstrates resilience and openness when leading project decision making
• Budgeting & financial management; tracking budget and reporting to stakeholders
• Adaptability to plan for challenges in projects and consider options and scenario’s in navigating opportunities and risks
• Proven track record to lead change management initiatives with employees and line managers to help them adopt different ways of working

Human Resources skills:

• Experience partnering effectively within the Business Unit geographies to incorporate local practices into project plans
• HR domain knowledge, with experience as a HR generalist or specialist

Soft Skills:

• Proven ability to influence and drive results laterally and remotely through HR and cross-functional colleagues
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy through ambiguous phases of HR Transformation
• Strong communication skills at all levels, inspiring team members to collaborate and contribute effectively; and managing senior stakeholders with expectations and understanding of project status and success.

Person Characteristics

• Confident – able to challenge the status quo and recommend where things need to be changed; open to being challenged themselves
• Adaptable, committed and a dependable team player
• Strong attention to detail and data skills
• Problem solving – the ability to think something through and discuss possible solutions rather than just focusing on the problem
• Well-organised with the ability to multi-task
• Approachable, responsive and inquisitive

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.