HR Project Manager

Our HR Operations team is looking for an experienced HR Project Manager to join the broader HR team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing HR strategic projects and any major people programme related activity. 

About The Role

As the HR Project Manager you will work closely with Executives, Directors and Heads Of, and be able to move from high level direction and ideation into purposeful execution and delivery. You will work with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

You will also;

· Coordinate the activities of the project team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget

· Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project stakeholders

·  Lead the project closure process and evaluations including but not limited to post project reviews, documenting lessons learned.

·Put together exceptional PowerPoints and updates for Steer Co’s, workstream meetings and leadership and executive updates.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an expert project manager and be fully conversant with project management methodology, and have direct experience of leveraging project management tools to effectively manage project workflows and ensure successful project outcomes. It is important that you have worked in HR projects and transformation previously, and have a strong and broad understanding of HR specialisms, centres of excellence, people technology and people strategy.

You will also have the following;

·Experience in leading cross functional teams and fostering collaboration to achieve project objectives

· Ability to manage and deliver in parallel multiple projects and tasks across a broad range of areas

· PMP Qualified

· High attention to detail.

·Experienced in effectively managing project crisis

· Clear communication skills both written and verbal

About Us

Our 175th anniversary will see the Knightsbridge store become a stage for our legacy of firsts, our house of world-leading brands and our reputation for exceptional. We want you to come and be a part of all this - and help us deliver exceptional service that represents our authority as a long-standing icon, industry-leader and innovator. Inspired by our past, celebrating our present and focusing on our future, you’ll be joining a team with the belief that anything is possible. What makes you different makes us exceptional.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods