Portfolio Manager (Project Management)

MHR; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources and payroll firm in Ruddington is seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead HR and Payroll systems projects. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on project delivery, emphasizing mentoring and team development. Strong communication and project management skills are crucial. The position offers personal and professional benefits, including extensive training programs and well-being support.

Benefits

Access to internal training courses

24/7 access to a GP

Ability to purchase additional holiday days

Enhanced family leave

Discounts at retailers through My MHRewards

Employee recognition programs

Referral bonus scheme

On-site subsidised restaurants

Opt-in benefits for medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing HR and Payroll systems projects.
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
• Capability to influence project delivery and commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-profile HR and Payroll systems projects.
• Support growth of Project Managers through mentoring.
• Lead projects during times of increased demand.

Skills

Project management

Team development

Strategic oversight

Communication

Risk management

Job description

At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive.

By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.

With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR’s track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication - all of which we pass on to our customers.

MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allow you to focus on what’s most important to you- work that matters.

With us, you’ll grow, find your flow, and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.

Your Career

As a Portfolio Manager at MHR, you’ll take on a pivotal leadership role, combining hands‑on project delivery with strategic oversight and team development. You’ll manage high-profile HR and Payroll systems projects while also supporting the growth of our Project Managers through mentoring, coaching, and quality assurance. This role offers the opportunity to influence the direction of project delivery, contribute to commercial success, and champion best practices across the business. You'll also step in to lead projects during times of increased demand or absence, ensuring consistent excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Team

Reporting to the Head of Project Management, you’ll be a senior figure within a high-performing, collaborative team. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Sales, and the PMO to ensure efficient resource allocation, consistent delivery standards, and strong commercial alignment. You'll regularly review team performance against KPIs, support pre-sales activity by advising on commercial contracts, and lead by example in upholding project governance. Your proactive engagement and line management will ensure that team utilisation remains high and that standards of delivery are consistently met or exceeded.

Your Impact

Your influence will be felt across the entire project portfolio. From shaping the customer experience to supporting revenue growth and operational excellence. By embedding MHR’s project methodology, managing risk early, and identifying additional commercial opportunities, you’ll drive successful outcomes for both clients and the business. Your focus on mentoring and high delivery standards will help build a stronger, more capable team, while your strategic oversight will support key business objectives and strengthen MHR’s position as a trusted partner in HR and Payroll solutions.

Benefits To Support You Personally And Professionally

Alongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs
• 24/7 access to a GP through Help at Hand for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave
• Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days and bank holidays
• Enhanced Family leave
• My MHRewards offering discounts at over 900 retailers
• Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards
• Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000
• Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs
• On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily
• Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage

We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.

At MHR, we’re completely committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and everyone feels valued and supported.

Whatever your background, abilities and experiences, if you’re excited by this role we want to hear from you. If you require assistance for an interview, please let us know and we’ll make sure your needs are met when you arrive.