Hr Project Manager

The job on offer

We are looking for an ambitious, driven & strategically focused HR Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large scale projects and well versed in transformation within the HR space. The successful candidate will need to have a strong HR Generalist background and also be an accomplished Project Manager. You will report to the Senior HR Business Partner and have day-to -day interactions with the wider HR community including the senior stakeholders. Though advertised as a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, this role has a strong potential to go permanent for the right candidate. Therefore, someone who is looking to progress would not only be welcome to apply, but encouraged.  This role also supports one of Capgemini's largest public sector clients therefore experience within a complex matrix environment is key and the right candidate needs to thrive within this challenging yet rewarding environment. This role benefits from hybrid working, if you are based in the West Midlands area or live within a commutable distance from Telford we would encourage you to apply..

Your role

As a HR Project Manager you will play a proactive role in the following key responsibilities including project management:

• Oversee and drive the successful execution of large-scale HR projects across the business. This includes project planning, resource allocation, timeline management, and ensuring project goals are met.
• Create comprehensive project plans that effectively address the business needs, align with HR strategies, and provide exceptional HR services.
• Utilise data analysis to identify HR-related issues within projects and develop and implement data-driven solutions to address them effectively.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within HR projects and lead the implementation of changes to enhance the level of service provided to the business.
• Effectively interact with executives and senior management to provide project updates, solicit feedback, and align project objectives with business goals.
• Contribute valuable insights and input to strategic and policy decisions, drawing from your project management experience to inform high-level decision-making.

Your profile

To excel in this role, you must be forward-thinking, hands-on, and customer-centric, possessing the credibility and presence to thrive in a fast-paced, commercial environment. Additionally, you should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience in both Senior Project Management and HR Business Partner roles, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a track record of effectively managing and analyzing HR metrics/KPIs.
• The ability to influence and set strategic directions that align with growth and business transformation objectives.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate others and influence work behaviors to drive project success.
• Proficiency in change management, negotiation, and influencing capabilities to navigate organizational transitions effectively.
• Intellectual curiosity, enabling you to provide valuable insights to both the team and the broader business.
• Extensive experience in senior stakeholder management and effectively leading HR teams.
• Fluency in understanding and using all project management and business metrics and their impact on business performance.

Why Capgemini is unique

We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

Get the future you want

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses. And it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. And you’ll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion.