HR Project Manager
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, London, UB7 0GB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4775994_1772552277 |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic HR initiatives that drive organizational goals, enhance employee experience, and ensure compliance with HR policies and best practices. This role involves managing multiple projects across areas such as talent, reward, employee engagement, HR systems implementation, and change management.
Contract length - 6 months (with possibility to extend)
Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB)
Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite
Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35)
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and deliver HR projects within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
- Develop project plans, milestones, and risk assessments.
- Monitor progress and report on project status to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with HR teams, business leaders, and external vendors.
- Ensure projects align with HR strategy and organizational objectives.
- Analyze HR data to inform decisions and prepare reports for senior leadership.
- Support communication and training plans for HR initiatives and drive adoption of new processes.
Projects may include:
- HRIS implementation or upgrade
- Talent development programs
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
- Employee engagement and wellbeing projects
- Policy and process redesign
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in HR project management within large, complex organizations.
- Strong understanding of HR processes (org design, performance, talent, change).
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Proficiency in project and data tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI, Workday reporting, Excel).
- Strong planning, governance, and organizational skills.
Desirable:
- Experience in international environments or shared services models.
- Exposure to technology, AI, or digital transformation projects.
- Project management qualification (Prince2, PMP, Agile) and/or HR certification (CIPD).
What you need to do now
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