2-3 Months Contract with a local authority Job Purpose The HR Project lead will be responsible for undertaking and coordinating HR projects related to the Council’s workforce strategy and HR service delivery. This role will involve developing HR programs, managing project delivery, and analysing people-related data to meet the Council’s business needs. Key Duties/Accountabilities Develop HR programs to support the Council’s workforce strategy and current and future people-related business needs. Manage projects to deliver agreed outputs within scope and on target, aligned with business and team strategy. Coordinate internal teams to deliver project obligations on time and within budget by developing relationships with key stakeholders. Identify, plan for, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, including timely escalation and contingency planning when required. Analyse people-related data and provide appropriate analysis. Plan and coordinate the general HR work program, including identifying resources required for specific projects. Essential Experience Required Experience in planning and executing projects of varying size and complexity. Experience in undertaking HR project work to meet business needs. Essential Qualification Required CIPD qualified or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience. Project Management qualification or equivalent experience in applying project management disciplines. Additional Information Working hours: 35 hours per week. This is a temporary role to provide support for a specific project with a fixed-term contract. Requirements Requirements CIPD qualified or equivalent Project Management qualification or equivalent experience Experience in planning and executing projects Experience in undertaking HR project work