Job Description

HR Project Manager

Our client who is a leading FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to drive a range of HR initiatives to enhance the employee experience. This is a maternity cover, offering a hybrid working model.

This rewarding role involves partnering with senior leaders to design and deliver projects across talent, reward, engagement, inclusion, employee relations, and people analytics. The HR Project Manager will also support organisational change and HR transformation, helping to build a progressive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

The HR Project Manager will be responsible for:

Leading and delivering people programmes and HR projects from design to evaluation

Partnering with senior stakeholders to enhance the employee experience across the lifecycle

Driving initiatives in talent, reward, engagement, EDI, employee relations, and policy development

Supporting digital HR system improvements and promoting data-driven decision-making

Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment with business goals

Contributing to organisational design, change, and HR transformation projects

Leading engagement surveys, analysing results, and guiding action planning.

Providing expert HR advice on employee relations, TUPE, and organisational change

What you will need to have for the HR Project Manager role:

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related discipline

Demonstrable success in leading and delivering HR or people-focused projects.

In-depth expertise in at least two HR areas e.g. Talent Management, Reward, Employee Relations, EDI, or Change Management

Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and current HR best practices

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills

Confident using HR systems and analytics to guide decision-making and improve outcomes.

If you are interested in this job and want to have a chat about it, please contact Mary on 02838299200 or email mary@happyrecruits.com

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person