HR Project Manager - Fixed-term till the end of 2026
Location - Glasgow
Work Arrangement - Hybrid
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
Project Delivery & Governance: Lead the end-to-end delivery of priority HR and Employee Experience projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with Weir’s strategy and principles. Daily activities include planning, risk management, maintaining project artefacts such as charters and RAID logs, and escalating issues as needed. Success means delivering measurable business and colleague value through effective project execution.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with HR leaders, sponsors, and cross-functional partners, including HRBPs and Centres of Excellence. Facilitate governance forums and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders, ensuring effective decision-making and ownership of actions.
Change & Adoption: Collaborate closely with Change, Communications, and HR colleagues to support smooth change management and adoption of project outcomes, considering impacts on colleagues and leaders throughout the project lifecycle.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate delivery across HR functions such as Talent & OD, Reward, TA, Payroll, HR Technology, Data, and Communications, managing dependencies within the HR portfolio to ensure seamless execution.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance project delivery capabilities and consistency across HR initiatives, contributing to the maturity of HR project management practices and tools.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
Proven experience delivering complex projects within HR, People, Change, or Transformation environments.
Excellent project management skills including planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
Experience working with senior leaders in complex, matrixed organizations, preferably within financial services or similar project-based HR models.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise messages.
Nice-to-haves:
Experience delivering HR transformation, process change, or technology-enabled initiatives such as Workday or learning management systems like Sana Learning.
Knowledge of HR operating models, HR services, or employee lifecycle processes.
Formal project management qualifications or training (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMP) or equivalent practical experience.
Experience in global organizations with exposure to different legislative and cultural environments.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Career development and learning support
Access to global inclusion networks
Regional and team-specific benefits
Wellness support for you and your family
Collaboration with global teams
Study support
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