Remote HR Project Lead (6‑Month)

First Group; Leeds; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health & Smart Health

Discount platform

Free bus pass

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Discounted train travel

Share purchase plan

Job summary

First Group is seeking an experienced People Project Partner to join our Colleague Experience team on a six-month fixed-term basis. You will help deliver high-profile people programmes and shape the employee experience across our business, working with senior leaders and HR partners.

In this remote UK role you will lead project governance, stakeholder management and data reporting, translating insights into clear actions.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Business Partner or similar people partnering role.
• Proven track record delivering complex people projects or organisational change.
• Excellent planning, governance and organisation skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive actions.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to handle large data sets in Excel.
• Ability to translate data into clear recommendations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of three key people projects with milestones, risks and dependencies managed.
• Provide practical support on employee relations, industrial relations and legislative requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to sustain momentum and collaboration.
• Use data and reporting to monitor progress and provide actionable insights for decisions.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Change management

Job description

First Group is seeking an experienced People Project Partner to join our Colleague Experience team on a six-month fixed-term basis. You will help deliver high-profile people programmes and shape the employee experience across our business, working with senior leaders and HR partners.

In this remote UK role you will lead project governance, stakeholder management and data reporting, translating insights into clear actions.