HR Strategic Project Lead

The Vacancy

Can you turn strategy into lasting organisational change? Greatwell Homes is seeking a HR Strategic Project Lead to deliver people-focused programmes that improve employee experience and organisational capability.

The role

This is a 12 month, fixed-term contract reporting to the HR & Payroll Manager, you will lead strategic HR and organisational change from design to adoption. Working with senior leaders and teams, you will turn priorities into clear, well-governed change plans that build commitment and capability.

What you'll do

• Lead strategic HR and organisation-wide change programmes with clear outcomes, governance and benefits.
• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and operational teams to deliver effective outcomes
• Develop business cases and integrated plans, using impact, risk, adoption and benefits data to guide delivery.
• Lead the people change approach, including readiness, engagement, communications and transition, and track adoption to embed lasting change.
• Champion inclusive and ethical HR practices that reflect the needs of our colleagues and diverse communities.
• Ensure projects comply with employment legislation, regulatory standards and relevant housing-sector frameworks.

What you'll bring

• CIPD Level 5 in HR Management.
• Proven experience of leading complex organisational change from business case to adoption, delivering measurable and sustainable results.
• Experience partnering with senior colleagues to shape future HR plans and resolve complex people issues.
• Broad experience across employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, restructuring, redundancies and TUPE transfers.
• Practical knowledge of HR strategy and change management, including impact, readiness, engagement, adoption and benefits realisation.
• Strong change leadership and communication skills, with the credibility to influence senior leaders, manage resistance and sustain engagement, and a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.

About Us

Greatwell Homes is a rewarding place to work. As a not-for-profit organisation, we're committed to providing great services and high-quality living environments.

Our staff are committed to meeting customer needs and helping to make our local neighbourhoods great places to live.

We value our staff and always look for ways in which we can help them develop their skills and knowledge.

Benefits

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Vouchers

Gym
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Life milestone
awards

Pensions

Perkbox

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health

Values

Inclusion

Collaboration

Kindness

Customer-focused

Adaptability