Project Manager, HRIS Implementation

St Austell Brewery Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK brewery is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 15-month contract to implement a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This office-based role in St Austell requires strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, ensuring successful delivery aligned with business goals. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a proven track record in managing complex projects effectively. Competitive benefits and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

Cycling scheme

Family-friendly policies

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and budget.
• Experience managing complex, high-impact projects within HR environments.
• Strong communication skills to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a new HRIS across the organization.
• Define and execute the project vision aligning with business strategy.
• Conduct post-project evaluation and benefit realization.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Strategic Planning

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Project Management or Business

Project Management Certification (PRINCE2, PMP)

Job description

Project Manager, HRISImplementation (15 month fixed term contract)

Please note: this is an office based role in StAustell, Cornwall.

We have an excitingopportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successfulimplementation of a new HRIS (Human Resources Information System) across ourorganisation.

As part of our HRteam, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering a transformative project thatwill shape the future of our people processes. You’ll be responsible fordefining and executing the project vision, ensuring every stage aligns with ourlong-term business strategy and HR transformation roadmap.

Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Project Planning& Governance.
• Stakeholder Engagement &Influence.
• Resource & ChangeManagement.
• Risk, Issue, and OpportunityManagement.
• Post Project Evaluation &Benefits Realisation.

About you:

• Degree-level qualification inProject Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalentexperience). "
• Recognised project managementcertification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP,AgilePM)
• Experience managing complex,high-impact projects, ideally within HR or HRIS environments.
• Demonstrable experience ofleading cross-functional teams and influencing at a senior level.
• Strategic thinker with strongbusiness acumen and the ability to align project delivery withorganizationalgoals.
• Advanced stakeholdermanagement and communication skills, with the ability to challenge andinfluence at alllevels.
• Proven track record ofdelivering projects on time, within scope and budget, and realisingbusinessbenefits.
• Highly organised and able toprioritise multipleactivities.
• Highly organized, adaptable,and resilient, with a commitment to continuous improvement andinnovation.
• Excellent analytical,problem-solving, and presentation skills

What we offer in return:

• Learning and developmentopportunities.
• Career progression
• 30% off food and drink in ourpubs and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs.
• Westfield Rewards, includingdiscounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, anddestinations
• Cycle to work scheme onselect roles
• Family-friendly policies
• Paid time off to volunteerfor charity.

Additional Information:

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St Austell Breweryis an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applicationsfrom suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race,disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civilpartnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests forflexible working.

Early applicationsare encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment processand reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

We politely requestno contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs fromrecruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated withthem.