Are you an HR professional with L&D experience looking for an immediate start? My client is looking for a dedicated HR Project Lead for a six-month fixed-term contract, offering the opportunity to shape key HR initiatives and drive organisational change.
The role offers flexibility through hybrid working arrangements and provides a competitive salary alongside excellent benefits. This position is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys delivering impactful projects and supporting organisational development in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver assigned HR projects from conception through to implementation and evaluation, ensuring they meet objectives and deadlines.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and success measures.
- Engage key stakeholders, maintain effective communication, and build strong relationships to ensure project alignment and support.
- Research, analyse, and interpret information to identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical HR solutions.
- Manage project risks, dependencies, and actions to facilitate successful delivery.
- Provide regular updates, insights, and strategic recommendations to the Head of HR.
- Support the development and effective embedding of organisational development initiatives, including competency frameworks and behavioural models.
- Assist in reviewing and enhancing HR processes, practices, and tools to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
- Utilise HR data and insights to identify trends, propose improvements, and inform decision-making.
- Collaborate on talent initiatives, employee engagement, and learning and development programmes.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high standards and timely delivery.
- Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organisation.
About you:
- Extensive HR experience within generalist, project, organisational development or HR business partnering roles.
- Demonstrable success in independently delivering HR projects from initial idea to final implementation.
- Strong experience in designing and deploying HR frameworks, processes, or programmes that deliver measurable outcomes.
- Proven ability to improve HR practices and streamline workflows effectively.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels.
- Autonomous worker with the capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with analytical ability to interpret complex data.
- Experience delivering learning and development or talent initiatives.
- Previous exposure to environments such as construction, engineering, manufacturing, or operational sectors is advantageous.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent is preferable.
What’s on offer:
- Salary in the range of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum.
- Excellent benefits package, including health, pension, and other perks.
- Flexible hybrid working pattern to support work-life balance.
- Six-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension or ongoing opportunities.
- Collaborative, supportive environment with a focus on organisational development and continuous improvement.