HR Project & Change Lead
12-month FTC (Fixed-Term Contract)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced HR Project Lead to drive the delivery of strategic HR initiatives across the organisation in partnership with functional leads. This role will lead the end-to-end management of key HR projects – from design and planning through to implementation and embedding within the business.
The successful candidate will combine strong project management capability with expertise in process optimisation, organisational change, and stakeholder engagement. The role will work closely with HR, business leaders, and external partners to deliver scalable, compliant, and people-focused solutions that support organisational growth and operational excellence.
As a HR Project Lead you will
HR Project Delivery
* Lead the delivery of HR projects across the employee lifecycle
* Alongside the relevant functional lead, manage projects from design through to implementation, governance, and post-launch optimisation
* Develop detailed project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives
* Coordinate across the People team including People Partners, People Services, Payroll, HRIS, Talent Development and Talent Acquisition
Process Optimisation
* Review and redesign HR processes to improve efficiency, consistency, employee experience, and compliance
* Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement
* Develop scalable operating models and governance frameworks to support future growth
Change Management
* Lead organisational change activities associated with HR initiatives
* Build communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies
* Support leaders and employees through transitions, ensuring successful adoption of new processes and ways of working
* Deliver training and guidance materials where required
Stakeholder Management
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the People team and business
* Translate business needs into practical HR solutions
* Provide regular project updates, reporting, and recommendations to the People Leadership Teams
* Influence decision-making through data, insight, and structured project governance
Essential
About you
* Proven experience leading HR project delivery programmes or HR change
* Strong project management capability with experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives
* Experience in process improvement and operational optimisation
* Demonstrated experience delivering change management initiatives within complex organisations
* Knowledge of core HR disciplines including Talent Management, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Job Architecture and Reward
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on in delivery
* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability
Desirable
* Experience of operating with Success Factors
* Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)
* Change management qualification or methodology experience
* Experience working in matrixed or international organisations
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised and delivery focused
* Collaborative and influential communicator
* Adaptable and comfortable operating in evolving environments
* Commercially aware with strong business partnering capability
* Proactive, solutions-oriented, and resilient
Success Measures
* Successful delivery of HR projects to agreed timelines and outcomes
* Improved HR process efficiency and employee experience
* Strong stakeholder engagement and adoption of change initiatives
* Effective implementation of compliant and scalable HR frameworks
* Measurable business impact from transformation activities
Why join us?
* Be a part of this values-driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
* We're a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
* Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
* Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
* Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
* Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces
* And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!
At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves. We celebrate and support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees – and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process.
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