HR Project Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
York
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
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SKILLS

CIPD Qualified HR Project Management Change Management Employee Relations Talent Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership Data Analysis HR Systems Implementation

FULL DESCRIPTION

HR Project Manager

Location: York

Salary: £30,000-£45,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Specification

  • Experience of leading HR initiatives in major infrastructure programmes, ideally where a similar enterprise / multi-organisation model is in place.
  • Successful project and / or change management experience within an HR environment.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of project and programme management methodologies
  • Successful employee and industrial relations experience.
  • Expert knowledge in one (or more) of the following HR disciplines: People Management, Talent Management, Recruitment & Resourcing, Redeployment, HR Systems and Technology implementations.
  • Knowledge of relevant HR legislation related to one of the above specialist disciplines.
  • Experience of managing cross functional teams in a client-focused environment with evidence of enabling the team to meet challenging deadlines.
  • Proven influencing, negotiation and relationship building/partnering skills (with both internal customers and external suppliers).
  • Proven commercial and business management skills with good data analysis and reporting skills.
  • CIPD qualified
  • Knowledge of/experience in the UK rail industry.
  • Experience in developing and influencing HR strategy.
  • People management experience.
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