Project Lead - HR Data Specialist

Seekhr; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive organization is seeking a Project Lead for People Data and Systems in London (Hybrid). This 6-month FTC role involves leading a comprehensive overhaul of people data, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple entities. You will develop standards and workflows, enhancing the overall integrity of employment records while preparing the organization for future growth. Ideal candidates will possess deep HR systems experience, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in HR systems and people data.
• Confidence in shaping frameworks, policies, and data structures.
• Structured approach with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data and documentation reset across multiple entities.
• Ensure consistency in capturing and maintaining people information.
• Review and harmonize all employment contracts.

Skills

HR systems expertise

Attention to detail

Analytical approach

Experience in contract harmonization

Autonomous operation

Job description

🚀 Project Lead, People Data and Systems

📍 London (Hybrid)

💼 6 month FTC

💰 £65,000 to £70,000

I’m supporting a fast scaling organisation operating across the UK and Europe who are undertaking a full rebuild of their People data, systems and documentation. They are hiring a Project Lead to take ownership of this transformation, creating the clarity, structure and single source of truth needed for their next phase of growth.

This is a strategic, investigative and high impact role for someone who loves untangling complexity, setting standards and leaving systems significantly stronger than they found them.

What you’ll lead

• A full data and documentation reset across multiple entities
• Consistency in how people information is captured, validated and maintained
• The clean up of historic gaps, mismatches and legacy processes
• A review and harmonisation of all employment contracts
• The creation of practical standards that prevent issues re-emerging
• Clear workflows and direction for a dedicated Project Associate supporting delivery

What you’ll bring

• Deep experience in HR systems, people data and complex multi entity environments
• Confidence shaping frameworks, policies and data structures
• A structured, analytical approach with strong attention to detail
• Experience leading contract harmonisation or documentation projects
• Comfort operating autonomously with senior exposure and accountability

Why this role matters

By the end of the six months, your work will deliver:

• A single, trusted dataset for all people information
• Clean, complete employment records and tighter compliance
• Harmonised contract templates ready for implementation
• Stronger visibility and foundations for future scale