HR Project Manager - HPA Project

We are recruiting an experienced HR Project Manager to come and lead a significant change project within the University. The University currently employs a number of our colleagues as Hourly Paid Academics (HPAs) and we want to review our processes in relation to an important part of our workforce. You will have the opportunity to lead a project that really makes a difference to our University from initiation, right through to delivery. In this role, the HR Project Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering the people elements of the Hourly Paid Academic (HPA) programme, specifically leading the scoping, design and consultation over modernising the terms and conditions for our HPA workforce. This will be undertaken with a focus on enhancing both the colleague and student experience. You will also consider how we recruit, induct, onboard and develop this important part of our workforce. You will work closely with our managers and union colleagues in delivering this project.

As HR Project Manager, you will be required to lead and deliver all people elements of the assigned Project. Working in partnership with the wider HR team, you will support the development of effective project governance - ensuring it is applied consistently, to support all essential people related change and will have responsibility for ensuring the project is effectively managed and delivers the defined benefits.

Alongside leading the project governance, you will require experience as a HR practitioner and a track record in delivering HR projects which impact people. You will have a good understanding of employee relations and employment law to complement your project management skills. The role will blend both knowledge of HR process and best practice with a clear understanding of people related project management and change management.

In return, we can offer you a great place to work. We offer hybrid working with the chance to work 2/3 days a week on our amazing, and ever changing campus, with the flexibility to work from home at other times. We also offer flexibility in how your structure your day and the hours you work - we focus more on the outputs that the role delivers!

to apply for this position please attach a copy of your CV as well as a covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Interviews for this position will be held on 27th January 2023

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